How far is Prairie Grove, IL from Berwyn, IL?
The driving distance from Prairie Grove, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Grove and Berwyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Grove and Berwyn.
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Start on Barreville Road
1198 ft · 46 sec · Barreville Road
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Turn left onto Nish Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · Nish Road
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Turn left onto West State Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · West State Road
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Continue on West Liberty Street
2219 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street
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Take the ramp right
1724 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Rand Road
10.1 mi · 13 min · South Rand Road
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Continue on North Rand Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Rand Road
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Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
13.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
802 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive
116 m · 14 sec · Bataan Drive
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Turn right onto South 1st Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
1274 ft · 32 sec · 1st Avenue Cutoff
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Turn straight onto Cermak Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road
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Continue on West Cermak Road
2763 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Grove and Berwyn.
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.
I 290 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
13.9 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Prairie Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Grove to Berwyn?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Rolling Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Prairie Grove and 24 miles from Berwyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Prairie Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwyn.
Stop Ideas Near Rolling Meadows
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Grove and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 38.07 mi (61.26 km).
#1 Prairie Grove
Village in Illinois
| Population | 1,920 |
| Coordinates | 42.2786300, -88.2609200 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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