How far is Cary, IL from Berwyn, IL?
The driving distance from Cary, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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 01h 02m.
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.
Village in Illinois, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Berwyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Berwyn.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1164 ft · 56 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Northwest Highway
10.9 mi · 17 min · South Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto Sterling Avenue
136 m · 12 sec · Sterling Avenue
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Continue on West Colfax Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Colfax Street
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Turn right onto North Plum Grove Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Plum Grove Road
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Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
2707 ft · 58 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 53 South
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
13.9 mi · 19 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 Cary 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.
I 290 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
13.9 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Cary and Sunny near Berwyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Berwyn?
The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Cary and 20.8 miles from Berwyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Sunny near Berwyn.
Stop Ideas Near Itasca
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 Itasca.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Naperville
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 33.82 mi (54.43 km).
#1 Cary
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 17,929 |
| Coordinates | 42.2119700, -88.2381400 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
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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