How far is West Town, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from West Town, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.85 mi
00h 26m
Flight
6.8 mi
10.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.8 mi
Kilometers
10.94 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.85 mi
Kilometers
14.25 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Sat, Nov 7, 12:06 PM CST
Return by in West Town
Sat, Nov 7, 12:32 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Town
2026-11-07T11:39
Arrive Berwyn
Sat, Nov 7, 12:06 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Town
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Austin
IL

Township in Macon County, Illinois

From West Town
4.5 mi
00h 13m
To Berwyn
4.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Town and Berwyn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Wolcott Avenue

    49 m · 9 sec · North Wolcott Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Erie Street

    668 ft · 35 sec · West Erie Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Damen Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Damen Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Van Buren Street

    29 m · 3 sec · West Van Buren Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West: Eisenhower Expressway

    797 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue

    1032 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Flournoy Street

    128 m · 10 sec · West Flournoy Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Cermak Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Cermak Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Town 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Expressway
4.14 mi · 47%
West Cermak Road
1.54 mi · 17%
South Central Avenue
1.44 mi · 16%
North Damen Avenue
1.17 mi · 13%
Central Avenue
0.2 mi · 2%
I 290 West
0.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Expressway

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

4.14 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
00h 13m from West Town
Leave By
7:36 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny leaving West Town 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 West Town to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from West Town and 4.4 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:36 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.41 one way or $2.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny around West Town and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Austin

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

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

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Chicago Union Station

10 mi away
225 South Canal Street
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Summit

11 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
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La Grange Road

12 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Glenview station

21 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Town and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 6.8 mi (10.94 km).

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#1 West Town

West Town is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8938100, -87.6749300
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.674925, 41.89366)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.18 L · about $1.41
Round trip
$2.83
0.62 gal · 2.36 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $1.41 $2.83
Mid-grade $5.19 $1.61 $3.22
Premium $5.75 $1.78 $3.56
Diesel $6.56 $2.03 $4.07

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between West Town and Berwyn. The current time is 11:39:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.