How far is Lake of the Woods, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Lake of the Woods, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
144.88 mi
02h 28m
Flight
117.49 mi
189.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.49 mi
Kilometers
189.08 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.88 mi
Kilometers
233.16 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 AM CDT
Return by in Lake of the Woods
Sat, Apr 18, 3:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake of the Woods
2026-04-17T22:09
Arrive Berwyn
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake of the Woods
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
Clifton
IL

Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA

From Lake of the Woods
68.8 mi
01h 14m
To Berwyn
76.1 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph S
Destination
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake of the Woods and Berwyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake of the Woods and Berwyn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    92 m · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Lake of the Woods Road

    138 m · 12 sec · North Lake of the Woods Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road 50

    1318 ft · 1 min · County Road 50

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Prairieview Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Prairieview Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 74 East: Champaign

    1566 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis

    1869 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    104.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

    159 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Vollmer Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Cermak Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake of the Woods and Berwyn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
105 mi · 72%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 8%
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 7%
I 74 East
4.63 mi · 3%
West Cermak Road
2.56 mi · 2%
North Prairieview Road
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 52m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
117.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
01h 14m from Lake of the Woods
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake of the Woods and Partly Sunny near Berwyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake of the Woods to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Lake of the Woods and 76.1 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake of the Woods and Partly Sunny near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

20 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

21 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

59 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake of the Woods and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 117.49 mi (189.08 km).

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#1 Lake of the Woods

Census designated place in Illinois, United States

Population2,912
Coordinates40.2064200, -88.3686700
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.368671, 40.206378)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.35 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.54
10.22 gal · 38.7 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.27 $38.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.73 $43.47
Premium $4.65 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $5.30 $27.10 $54.21

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake of the Woods and Berwyn. The current time is 22:09:18.

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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.