How far is Waterman, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Waterman, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54 mi
01h 09m
Flight
50.76 mi
81.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.76 mi
Kilometers
81.69 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
54 mi
Kilometers
86.9 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 12:17 AM CDT
Return by in Waterman
Thu, Apr 16, 1:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterman
2026-04-15T23:07
Arrive Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 12:17 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 Waterman
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
North Aurora
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Waterman
27 mi
00h 34m
To Berwyn
27 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waterman and Berwyn.

  1. 1

    Start on North Elm Street

    931 ft · 35 sec · North Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on West Lincoln Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · West Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    10.8 mi · 17 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on York Road, Oak Brook

    40 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto York Road

    1347 ft · 31 sec · York Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 22nd Street

    2695 ft · 59 sec · 22nd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Cermak Road

    6 mi · 11 min · West Cermak Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Cermak Road

    2763 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lincoln Avenue
36.1 mi · 67%
West Cermak Road
6.51 mi · 12%
West Lincoln Street
3.89 mi · 7%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.67 mi · 7%
West Lincoln Highway
2.35 mi · 4%
22nd Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Lincoln Avenue

Continue straight

25.3 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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Aurora
00h 34m from Waterman
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waterman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waterman to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 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?

North Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Waterman and 27 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waterman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near North Aurora

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

24 mi away
101 West Main Street
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Joliet Transportation Center

37 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

38 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterman and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 50.76 mi (81.69 km).

Waterman

#1 Waterman

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,497
Coordinates41.7717000, -88.7736900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: North Elm Street (-88.773862, 41.7717)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.21 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.33
3.8 gal · 14.42 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.16 $14.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.08 $16.16
Premium $4.65 $8.84 $17.69
Diesel $5.30 $10.08 $20.16

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterman and Berwyn. The current time is 23:07:46.

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.