How far is Richmond, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Richmond, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
62.41 mi
01h 28m
Flight
50.54 mi
81.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.54 mi
Kilometers
81.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.41 mi
Kilometers
100.44 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Fri, Apr 17, 6:15 PM CDT
Return by in Richmond
Fri, Apr 17, 7:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-17T16:47
Arrive Berwyn
Fri, Apr 17, 6:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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
Kildeer
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Richmond
30.9 mi
00h 44m
To Berwyn
31.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
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 Richmond and Berwyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    14 m · 7 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1576 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    13.9 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 171: 1st Avenue

    802 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive

    116 m · 14 sec · Bataan Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 1st Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 1st Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff

    1274 ft · 32 sec · 1st Avenue Cutoff

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Cermak Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Cermak Road

    2763 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
32.7 mi · 52%
I 290 East
20.9 mi · 33%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 7%
South 1st Avenue
1.37 mi · 2%
Cermak Road
1.29 mi · 2%
West Cermak Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

14.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kildeer
00h 44m from Richmond
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Richmond 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 Richmond to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Kildeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Richmond and 31.4 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Richmond and Partly Sunny near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Kildeer

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

42 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

44 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

46 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 50.54 mi (81.34 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

Place in Illinois United States of America

Population1,896
Coordinates42.4758500, -88.3059300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Street (-88.305929, 42.475927)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.34 L · about $8.30
Round trip
$16.59
4.4 gal · 16.68 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.30 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.36 $18.71
Premium $4.65 $10.24 $20.48
Diesel $5.30 $11.67 $23.34

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Berwyn. The current time is 16:47:17.

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.