How far is Hillcrest, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Hillcrest, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
73.49 mi
01h 19m
Flight
65.72 mi
105.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.72 mi
Kilometers
105.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.49 mi
Kilometers
118.27 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Return by in Hillcrest
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillcrest
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillcrest
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
Willow Creek
IL

Township in Lee County, Illinois

From Hillcrest
36.9 mi
00h 39m
To Berwyn
36.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2198 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on York Road, Oak Brook

    40 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto York Road

    1347 ft · 31 sec · York Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 22nd Street

    2695 ft · 59 sec · 22nd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Cermak Road

    6 mi · 11 min · West Cermak Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Cermak Road

    2763 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
62 mi · 84%
West Cermak Road
6.51 mi · 9%
22nd Street
0.51 mi · 1%
York Road
0.5 mi · 1%
I 294 South
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

58.3 mi · 01h 06m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow Creek
00h 39m from Hillcrest
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Willow Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Hillcrest and 36.6 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Willow Creek

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

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

RAIL

Plano

20 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

27 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

47 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

50 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillcrest and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 65.72 mi (105.77 km).

Hillcrest

#1 Hillcrest

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,216
Coordinates41.9511400, -89.0645400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: IL 251 (-89.064502, 41.95114)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.82 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
5.18 gal · 19.64 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.77 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.02 $22.03
Premium $4.65 $12.05 $24.11
Diesel $5.30 $13.74 $27.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillcrest and Berwyn. The current time is 00:25:43.

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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.