How far is Winnetka, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Winnetka, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
33.61 mi
00h 50m
Flight
18.04 mi
29.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.04 mi
Kilometers
29.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.61 mi
Kilometers
54.09 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Sun, Apr 19, 11:55 AM CDT
Return by in Winnetka
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winnetka
2026-04-19T11:04
Arrive Berwyn
Sun, Apr 19, 11:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winnetka
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
Lincolnwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Winnetka
12.3 mi
00h 25m
To Berwyn
21.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Winnetka and Berwyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    1577 ft · 49 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Locust Road

    2641 ft · 1 min · Locust Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Willow Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Willow Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East, US 41 South

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Edens Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    2222 ft · 35 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue

    1332 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Kennedy Irving Park Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto West Irving Park Road

    1004 ft · 23 sec · West Irving Park Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Cicero Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Roosevelt Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Central Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Cermak Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Cermak Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winnetka 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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
10.7 mi · 32%
North Pulaski Road
5.04 mi · 15%
West Cermak Road
1.54 mi · 5%
Willow Road
1.37 mi · 4%
North Cicero Avenue
1.02 mi · 3%
West Madison Street
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Edens Expressway

Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway

10.7 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnwood
00h 25m from Winnetka
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winnetka 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 Winnetka to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Winnetka and 21.3 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winnetka and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

10 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

16 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winnetka and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 18.04 mi (29.03 km).

Winnetka

#1 Winnetka

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population12,194
Coordinates42.1080800, -87.7359000
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Street (-87.735898, 42.108263)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.49 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.97
2.38 gal · 8.98 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.49 $8.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.65 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.30 $6.31 $12.62

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 Winnetka and Berwyn. The current time is 11:04:51.

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.