How far is Uptown, IL from Berwyn, IL?
The driving distance from Uptown, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Uptown and Berwyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uptown and Berwyn.
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Start on the route
55 m · 13 sec
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Continue on West Eastwood Avenue
155 m · 22 sec · West Eastwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Sheridan Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto West Irving Park Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Irving Park Road
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Turn left onto North Ashland Avenue
4.7 mi · 10 min · North Ashland Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Ashland Avenue
1946 ft · 49 sec · North Ashland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
2205 ft · 52 sec · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto West Van Buren Street
1261 ft · 37 sec · West Van Buren Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West: Eisenhower Expressway
797 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue
1032 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto West Flournoy Street
128 m · 10 sec · West Flournoy Street
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Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · 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 Uptown 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.
North Ashland Avenue
Turn left onto North Ashland Avenue
4.72 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Uptown and Partly Sunny near Berwyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Uptown to Berwyn?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Uptown and 10.3 miles from Berwyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Uptown and Partly Sunny near Berwyn.
Stop Ideas Near Chicago
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 Chicago.
Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Uptown and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 10.77 mi (17.34 km).
#1 Uptown
Uptown is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9659000, -87.6526200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
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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