How far is DeKalb, IL from Berwyn, IL?
The driving distance from DeKalb, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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 04m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeKalb and Berwyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeKalb and Berwyn.
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Start on East Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Peace Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Peace Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago
2237 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
40.4 mi · 47 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on York Road, Oak Brook
40 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto York Road
1347 ft · 31 sec · York Road
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Turn left onto 22nd Street
2695 ft · 59 sec · 22nd Street
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Continue on West Cermak Road
6 mi · 11 min · West 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 DeKalb and Berwyn.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
40.4 mi · 00h 47m
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 DeKalb and Sunny near Berwyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from DeKalb to Berwyn?
The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
North Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from DeKalb and 27.8 miles from Berwyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around DeKalb and Sunny near Berwyn.
Stop Ideas Near North Aurora
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 North Aurora.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeKalb and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 49.51 mi (79.68 km).
#1 DeKalb
The county seat of DeKalb County, Illinois.
| Population | 42,621 |
| Coordinates | 41.9294700, -88.7503600 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
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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