How far is Prospect Heights, IL from Berwyn, IL?
The driving distance from Prospect Heights, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prospect Heights and Berwyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect Heights and Berwyn.
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Start on West Camp McDonald Road
66 m · 8 sec · West Camp McDonald Road
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Turn right onto North Elmhurst Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Elmhurst Road
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Turn left onto East Rand Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Rand Road
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Continue on Rand Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Rand Road
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Continue on North Northwest Highway
158 m · 13 sec · North Northwest Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 294 South: Indiana
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
1992 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 6 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 Prospect Heights 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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
10.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Prospect Heights and Sunny near Berwyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prospect Heights to Berwyn?
The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Northlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Prospect Heights and 17.6 miles from Berwyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prospect Heights and Sunny near Berwyn.
Stop Ideas Near Northlake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northlake.
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prospect Heights and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 18.45 mi (29.7 km).
#1 Prospect Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 15,702 |
| Coordinates | 42.0953000, -87.9375700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
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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