How far is Round Lake Beach, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Round Lake Beach, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 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
54.89 mi
01h 09m
Flight
39.08 mi
62.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.08 mi
Kilometers
62.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.89 mi
Kilometers
88.34 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Sun, May 31, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Round Lake Beach
Sun, May 31, 8:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Round Lake Beach
2026-05-31T05:47
Arrive Berwyn
Sun, May 31, 6:56 AM 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 Round Lake Beach
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
Ridgeland
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Round Lake Beach
25.8 mi
00h 34m
To Berwyn
29 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Round Lake Beach and Berwyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake Beach and Berwyn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    632 ft · 13 sec · Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Belvidere Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ivanhoe Road

    1418 ft · 24 sec · Ivanhoe Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Antioch Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Peterson Road

    864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Peterson Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    133 m · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Rockland Road

    751 ft · 19 sec · Rockland Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 94 Toll East: Indiana

    1522 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    1992 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

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

    802 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive

    116 m · 14 sec · Bataan Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 1st Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 1st Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff

    1274 ft · 32 sec · 1st Avenue Cutoff

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Cermak Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Cermak Road

    2763 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Round Lake Beach 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
29.7 mi · 54%
I 290 East
4.62 mi · 8%
Antioch Road
2.73 mi · 5%
West Belvidere Road
2.07 mi · 4%
East Park Avenue
1.88 mi · 3%
North Milwaukee Avenue
1.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

20.1 mi · 00h 25m

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
+15.8 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
00h 34m from Round Lake Beach
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Round Lake Beach 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 Round Lake Beach to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 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?

Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Round Lake Beach and 29 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Round Lake Beach and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

34 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

34 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

37 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Round Lake Beach and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 39.08 mi (62.89 km).

Round Lake Beach

#1 Round Lake Beach

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population26,919
Coordinates42.3716900, -88.0900800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.09011, 42.37173)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.33 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.63
3.88 gal · 14.66 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.32 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $4.65 $9.03 $18.06
Diesel $5.30 $10.29 $20.58

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Round Lake Beach and Berwyn. The current time is 05:47:36.

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.