How far is Oak Lawn, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Oak Lawn, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.8 mi
00h 32m
Flight
9.82 mi
15.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.82 mi
Kilometers
15.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.8 mi
Kilometers
28.64 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Lawn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Lawn
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oak Lawn
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Forest View
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Oak Lawn
6.6 mi
00h 16m
To Berwyn
11.2 mi
00h 16m

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 Oak Lawn and Berwyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Lawn and Berwyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Avenue

    80 m · 14 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 99th Place

    798 ft · 41 sec · 99th Place

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 54th Avenue

    97 m · 16 sec · 54th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 99th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 99th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    9.6 mi · 16 min · South Cicero Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Cermak Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Lawn 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
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cicero Avenue
9.58 mi · 54%
West Cermak Road
2.56 mi · 14%
West 99th Street
0.76 mi · 4%
99th Place
0.15 mi · 1%
54th Avenue
0.06 mi
Mulberry Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

South Cicero Avenue

Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

9.58 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest View
00h 16m from Oak Lawn
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forest View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Oak Lawn and 11.2 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forest View

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

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

RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

15 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

27 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Lawn and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 9.82 mi (15.81 km).

Oak Lawn

#1 Oak Lawn

Village in Illinois, United States of America

Population54,376
Coordinates41.7108700, -87.7581100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Mulberry Avenue (-87.758104, 41.71087)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.38 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
1.26 gal · 4.76 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.38 $4.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.68 $5.36
Premium $4.65 $2.93 $5.86
Diesel $5.30 $3.34 $6.68

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 Oak Lawn and Berwyn. The current time is 00:15:43.

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.