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

The driving distance from Round Lake, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
53.09 mi
01h 06m
Flight
37.98 mi
61.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.98 mi
Kilometers
61.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.09 mi
Kilometers
85.44 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Return by in Round Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Round Lake
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Round Lake
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
25.2 mi
00h 33m
To Berwyn
27.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cedar Lake Road

    72 m · 13 sec · North Cedar Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nippersink Avenue

    129 m · 12 sec · Nippersink Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Belvidere Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ivanhoe Road

    1418 ft · 24 sec · Ivanhoe Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Antioch Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Peterson Road

    864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Peterson Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    133 m · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Rockland Road

    751 ft · 19 sec · Rockland Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 94 Toll East: Indiana

    1522 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    1992 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

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

    802 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive

    116 m · 14 sec · Bataan Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 1st Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 1st Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff

    1274 ft · 32 sec · 1st Avenue Cutoff

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Cermak Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Cermak Road

    2763 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  25. 25

    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 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
29.7 mi · 56%
I 290 East
4.62 mi · 9%
Antioch Road
2.73 mi · 5%
West Belvidere Road
2.07 mi · 4%
East Park Avenue
1.88 mi · 4%
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
00h 33m from Round Lake
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Round Lake 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 to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 25.2 miles from Round Lake and 27.9 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Round Lake 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 and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 37.98 mi (61.13 km).

Round Lake

#1 Round Lake

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population17,982
Coordinates42.3533600, -88.0934100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: North Cedar Lake Road (-88.093325, 42.35336)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.10
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.05 $14.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.95 $15.91
Premium $4.65 $8.70 $17.41
Diesel $5.30 $9.92 $19.84

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 Round Lake and Berwyn. The current time is 00:54:21.

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.