How far is Ford Heights, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Ford Heights, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.87 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.96 mi
41.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.96 mi
Kilometers
41.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.87 mi
Kilometers
62.55 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 PM CDT
Return by in Ford Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ford Heights
2026-04-19T12:34
Arrive Berwyn
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ford Heights
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Robbins
IL

Village in United States of America

From Ford Heights
17.1 mi
00h 25m
To Berwyn
21.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ford Heights and Berwyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ford Heights and Berwyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward IL 394 North: Chicago

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Calumet Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Calumet Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, I 294 North, I 94 East: Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North: Iowa, Wisconsin

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street

    1408 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 95th Street

    2049 ft · 50 sec · West 95th Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto IL 43 North

    943 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Harlem Avenue

    8.6 mi · 15 min · Harlem Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Oak Park Avenue

    702 ft · 27 sec · Oak Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Cermak Road

    28 m · 2 sec · West Cermak Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ford Heights and Berwyn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
17.2 mi · 44%
Harlem Avenue
8.61 mi · 22%
Calumet Expressway
4.52 mi · 12%
Lincoln Highway
0.77 mi · 2%
I 80 West
0.76 mi · 2%
Riverside Drive
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

11.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robbins
00h 25m from Ford Heights
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Ford Heights 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 Ford Heights to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 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?

Robbins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Ford Heights and 21.8 miles from Berwyn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Ford Heights and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Robbins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Robbins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robbins.

RAIL

Homewood

10 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

17 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Summit

19 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

22 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ford Heights and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 25.96 mi (41.78 km).

Ford Heights

#1 Ford Heights

Village in United States of America

Population2,647
Coordinates41.5064200, -87.5917100
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln Highway (-87.591709, 41.506262)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.33
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.17 $10.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.65 $6.38 $12.75
Diesel $5.30 $7.27 $14.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ford Heights and Berwyn. The current time is 12:34:39.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.