How far is Herscher, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Herscher, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.02 mi
01h 29m
Flight
57.57 mi
92.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.57 mi
Kilometers
92.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.02 mi
Kilometers
115.91 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Fri, May 1, 11:04 AM CDT
Return by in Herscher
Fri, May 1, 12:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Herscher
2026-05-01T09:34
Arrive Berwyn
Fri, May 1, 11:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Herscher
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Peotone
IL

City in United States of America

From Herscher
36.4 mi
00h 44m
To Berwyn
35.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
50°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Herscher and Berwyn.

  1. 1

    Start on West Kankakee Avenue

    824 ft · 42 sec · West Kankakee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Park Road

    2850 ft · 1 min · South Park Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Illinois Route 115

    642 ft · 14 sec · East Illinois Route 115

  4. 4

    Continue on West 4000 South Road

    9.7 mi · 13 min · West 4000 South Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 2000 West Road

    3 mi · 5 min · South 2000 West Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South 2000 West Road

    716 ft · 14 sec · South 2000 West Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West 1000S Road

    1490 ft · 30 sec · West 1000S Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Jeffery Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Jeffery Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Schuyler Avenue

    2905 ft · 49 sec · South Schuyler Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East River Street

    1240 ft · 34 sec · East River Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Harrison Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Harrison Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fair Street

    2023 ft · 36 sec · Fair Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Hobbie Avenue

    3102 ft · 54 sec · North Hobbie Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Kinzie Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Kinzie Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I-57 North: Chicago

    1280 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 28 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

    159 m · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Vollmer Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Cermak Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Herscher 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
26.4 mi · 37%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 16%
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 15%
West 4000 South Road
9.74 mi · 14%
South 2000 West Road
3.09 mi · 4%
West Cermak Road
2.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peotone
00h 44m from Herscher
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Herscher 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 Herscher to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Peotone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Herscher and 35.6 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Herscher and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Peotone

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Peotone, 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 Peotone.

RAIL

Kankakee

25 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

27 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

29 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

33 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Herscher and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 57.57 mi (92.65 km).

Herscher

#1 Herscher

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,483
Coordinates41.0492000, -88.0978300
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: West Kankakee Avenue (-88.09783, 41.049199)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.61
Premium $4.65 $11.82 $23.64
Diesel $5.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Herscher and Berwyn. The current time is 09:34:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.