How far is Reading, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Reading, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
94.19 mi
01h 47m
Flight
77.13 mi
124.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.13 mi
Kilometers
124.13 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.19 mi
Kilometers
151.58 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM CDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-22T21:47
Arrive Berwyn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reading
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
Wilmington
IL

Town in Will County, Illinois, United States

From Reading
46.9 mi
00h 53m
To Berwyn
47.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Co Rd 379 E Rd

    1336 ft · 59 sec · Co Rd 379 E Rd

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto North 379 E Road

    1002 ft · 50 sec · North 379 E Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 3000 North Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East 3000 North Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East 3000 N Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · East 3000 N Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East 3000 North Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 3000 North Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto E 3200 N Road

    3 mi · 4 min · E 3200 N Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East 3200 North Road

    10.1 mi · 15 min · East 3200 North Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 55 North: Joliet

    2047 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue

    2015 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Harlem Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Oak Park Avenue

    702 ft · 27 sec · Oak Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Cermak Road

    28 m · 2 sec · West Cermak Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
66.1 mi · 70%
East 3200 North Road
10.1 mi · 11%
East 3000 N Road
5.74 mi · 6%
East 3000 North Road
4.35 mi · 5%
E 3200 N Road
2.99 mi · 3%
South Harlem Avenue
2.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

65.7 mi · 01h 17m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington
00h 53m from Reading
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Berwyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Reading and 47.2 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Wilmington

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

25 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kankakee

32 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

34 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Homewood

49 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 77.13 mi (124.13 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

Population1,860
Coordinates41.0667000, -88.8542400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Co Rd 379 E Rd (-88.853771, 41.066549)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.58 L · about $12.52
Round trip
$25.04
6.64 gal · 25.16 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.52 $25.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.12 $28.24
Premium $4.65 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $5.30 $17.61 $35.22

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 Reading and Berwyn. The current time is 21:47:11.

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.