How far is Riley, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Riley, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
61.42 mi
01h 09m
Flight
49.08 mi
78.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.08 mi
Kilometers
78.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.42 mi
Kilometers
98.84 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Sat, Apr 18, 2:44 PM CDT
Return by in Riley
Sat, Apr 18, 3:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riley
2026-04-18T13:34
Arrive Berwyn
Sat, Apr 18, 2:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riley
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
South Barrington
IL

Village in United States of America

From Riley
28.6 mi
00h 34m
To Berwyn
32.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riley Road

    2932 ft · 2 min · Riley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harmony Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harmony Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South State Street

    7 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South State Street

    1061 ft · 18 sec · South State Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South State Street

    25 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South State Street

    1342 ft · 23 sec · South State Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Street

    68 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto I 90 East Toll: Chicago

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    13.9 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

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

    802 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive

    116 m · 14 sec · Bataan Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 1st Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 1st Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff

    1274 ft · 32 sec · 1st Avenue Cutoff

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Cermak Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Cermak Road

    2763 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riley 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
30.7 mi · 50%
I 290 East
20.2 mi · 33%
South 1st Avenue
1.37 mi · 2%
Cermak Road
1.29 mi · 2%
Harmony Road
0.75 mi · 1%
Riley Road
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

29.8 mi · 00h 32m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
49.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Barrington
00h 34m from Riley
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Riley 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 Riley to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

South Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Riley and 32.9 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Riley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near South Barrington

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

26 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

35 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

37 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

42 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riley and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 49.08 mi (78.99 km).

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#1 Riley

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,823
Coordinates42.1914100, -88.6325900
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Riley Road (-88.6326, 42.19141)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.2 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.4 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Riley and Berwyn. The current time is 13:34:52.

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.