How far is Calumet City, IL from Berwyn, IL?
The driving distance from Calumet City, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Former township in Cook County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calumet City and Berwyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City and Berwyn.
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Start on Pulaski Road
35 m · 7 sec · Pulaski Road
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Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
1965 ft · 60 sec · Wentworth Avenue
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Turn left onto Sibley Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sibley Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bishop Ford Freeway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
5.6 mi · 8 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: St Louis
3199 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
1530 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West Cermak Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Calumet City and Berwyn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
5.63 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Calumet City and Rain Showers near Berwyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Calumet City to Berwyn?
The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Calumet City and 22.6 miles from Berwyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near South Chicago
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Chicago.
Hammond–Whiting station
Chicago Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calumet City and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 21.19 mi (34.11 km).
#1 Calumet City
City in Illinois
| Population | 35,913 |
| Coordinates | 41.6155900, -87.5294900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.81 | $17.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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