How far is South Chicago Heights, IL from Berwyn, IL?
The driving distance from South Chicago Heights, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Chicago Heights and Berwyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Chicago Heights and Berwyn.
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Start on West Sauk Trail
9 m · 8 sec · West Sauk Trail
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Turn left onto Chicago Road
2 mi · 5 min · Chicago Road
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dixie Highway
2.6 mi · 6 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Dixie Highway
562 ft · 22 sec · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Dixie Highway
2741 ft · 1 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Governors Highway
1681 ft · 36 sec · Governors Highway
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Continue on Wood Street
1251 ft · 31 sec · Wood Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway
1717 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
618 ft · 10 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West 95th Street
2049 ft · 50 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn slight right onto IL 43 North
943 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Harlem Avenue
8.6 mi · 15 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn slight left onto Oak Park Avenue
702 ft · 27 sec · Oak Park Avenue
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Turn left onto West Cermak Road
28 m · 2 sec · West Cermak Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Chicago Heights and Berwyn.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
11.9 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving South Chicago Heights 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 South Chicago Heights to Berwyn?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Alsip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from South Chicago Heights and 26.9 miles from Berwyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around South Chicago Heights and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.
Stop Ideas Near Alsip
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alsip.
Homewood
Summit
Hammond–Whiting station
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Chicago Heights and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 26.78 mi (43.1 km).
#1 South Chicago Heights
Village in United States of America
| Population | 3,957 |
| Coordinates | 41.4808700, -87.6378200 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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