How far is Willowbrook, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Willowbrook, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
46.96 mi
01h 02m
Flight
30.21 mi
48.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.21 mi
Kilometers
48.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.96 mi
Kilometers
75.58 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM CDT
Return by in Willowbrook
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willowbrook
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive Berwyn
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willowbrook
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
University Park
IL

Village in Will County, Illinois, United States

From Willowbrook
21.1 mi
00h 31m
To Berwyn
25.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Longwood Drive

    100 m · 19 sec · Longwood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Buried Oak Drive

    1415 ft · 1 min · Buried Oak Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Challas Drive

    1665 ft · 1 min · Challas Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Line Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South State Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Exchange Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Exchange Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Calumet Expressway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Calumet Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, I 294 North, I 94 East: Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North: Iowa, Wisconsin

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street

    1408 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 95th Street

    2049 ft · 50 sec · West 95th Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto IL 43 North

    943 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Harlem Avenue

    8.6 mi · 15 min · Harlem Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Oak Park Avenue

    702 ft · 27 sec · Oak Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Cermak Road

    28 m · 2 sec · West Cermak Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willowbrook 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
17.2 mi · 37%
Calumet Expressway
8.86 mi · 19%
Harlem Avenue
8.61 mi · 18%
East Exchange Street
2.86 mi · 6%
South State Line Road
1.28 mi · 3%
I 80 West
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
30.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
University Park
00h 31m from Willowbrook
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

University Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Willowbrook and 25.8 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Willowbrook and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near University Park

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

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

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Homewood

4 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

17 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

18 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willowbrook and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 30.21 mi (48.62 km).

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#1 Willowbrook

Town in Will County, Illinois, United States

Population2,076
Coordinates41.4578100, -87.5364300
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Longwood Drive (-87.536118, 41.455944)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.52
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.26 $12.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.06 $14.12
Premium $4.65 $7.73 $15.45
Diesel $5.30 $8.80 $17.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Willowbrook and Berwyn. The current time is 03:22:38.

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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.