How far is Darien, IL from Berwyn, IL?
The driving distance from Darien, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Darien and Berwyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darien and Berwyn.
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Start on Cass Avenue
5 m · 1 sec · Cass Avenue
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Turn left onto 75th Street
1388 ft · 33 sec · 75th Street
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Turn slight left
560 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight left onto Plainfield Road
5.5 mi · 11 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn slight right onto West 55th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West 55th Street
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Continue on Joliet Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Joliet Road
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Continue on Prescott Avenue
2237 ft · 38 sec · Prescott Avenue
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Continue on Joliet Road
734 ft · 12 sec · Joliet Road
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Continue on 43rd Street
1643 ft · 28 sec · 43rd Street
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Continue on Joliet Road
2857 ft · 52 sec · Joliet Road
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Turn slight left onto South Harlem Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn slight left onto Oak Park Avenue
702 ft · 27 sec · Oak Park Avenue
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Turn left onto West Cermak Road
28 m · 2 sec · 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 Darien 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.
Plainfield Road
Turn slight left onto Plainfield Road
5.49 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Darien and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Darien to Berwyn?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
McCook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Darien and 10.3 miles from Berwyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Darien and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.
Stop Ideas Near McCook
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 McCook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Darien and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 11.51 mi (18.53 km).
#1 Darien
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 21,531 |
| Coordinates | 41.7519800, -87.9739500 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
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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