How far is Carol Stream, IL from Berwyn, IL?
The driving distance from Carol Stream, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carol Stream and Berwyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carol Stream and Berwyn.
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Start on West Thunderbird Trail
1243 ft · 55 sec · West Thunderbird Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Aztec Drive
49 m · 12 sec · Aztec Drive
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Turn left onto Thunderbird Trail
62 m · 14 sec · Thunderbird Trail
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Turn left onto Kuhn Road
2294 ft · 59 sec · Kuhn Road
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Continue on East North Avenue
8 mi · 15 min · East North Avenue
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Turn right onto Kingery Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kingery Highway
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Turn left onto West Saint Charles Road
2 mi · 4 min · West Saint Charles Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
802 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive
116 m · 14 sec · Bataan Drive
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Turn right onto South 1st Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
1274 ft · 32 sec · 1st Avenue Cutoff
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Turn straight onto Cermak Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road
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Continue on West Cermak Road
2763 ft · 1 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 Carol Stream and Berwyn.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East North Avenue
Continue on East North Avenue
8.01 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Carol Stream and Sunny near Berwyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carol Stream to Berwyn?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Carol Stream and 14 miles from Berwyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carol Stream and Sunny near Berwyn.
Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst.
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carol Stream and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 18.06 mi (29.07 km).
#1 Carol Stream
Town
| Population | 38,821 |
| Coordinates | 41.9125300, -88.1347900 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.77 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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