How far is Rock Grove, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Rock Grove, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
122.44 mi
02h 09m
Flight
97.65 mi
157.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.65 mi
Kilometers
157.16 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.44 mi
Kilometers
197.05 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Sat, May 30, 8:51 AM CDT
Return by in Rock Grove
Sat, May 30, 11:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Grove
2026-05-30T06:41
Arrive Berwyn
Sat, May 30, 8:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Grove
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
Riley
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Rock Grove
59 mi
01h 04m
To Berwyn
63.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph E
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Grove and Berwyn.

  1. 1

    Start on East Rock Grove Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Rock Grove Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Rock City Road

    12.8 mi · 22 min · North Rock City Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West State Road

    9.8 mi · 11 min · West State Road

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1 km · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago

    2544 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    19.8 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

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

    2618 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

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

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    13.9 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

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

    802 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive

    116 m · 14 sec · Bataan Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 1st Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff

    1274 ft · 32 sec · 1st Avenue Cutoff

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Cermak Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Cermak Road

    2763 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Grove and Berwyn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
49.5 mi · 40%
I 290 East
20.2 mi · 16%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
19.5 mi · 16%
North Rock City Road
12.8 mi · 10%
West State Road
9.85 mi · 8%
East Rock Grove Road
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight right 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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
97.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riley
01h 04m from Rock Grove
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Grove and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Grove to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Rock Grove and 63.4 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Grove and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Riley

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

30 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

44 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Plano

59 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

61 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Grove and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 97.65 mi (157.16 km).

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#1 Rock Grove

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population1,296
Coordinates42.4630700, -89.5120600
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: East Rock Grove Road (-89.512011, 42.463051)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.36 L · about $16.29
Round trip
$32.58
8.64 gal · 32.72 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.29 $32.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.37 $36.75
Premium $4.65 $20.11 $40.21
Diesel $5.30 $22.91 $45.83

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Grove and Berwyn. The current time is 06:41:47.

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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.