How far is Berwyn, IL from Atwood, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Atwood, IL is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Atwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Atwood.
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Start on West Cermak Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Cicero Avenue
6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
126.1 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Tolono, Pesotum, Tuscola
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight
8 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
825 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 950 North
8.8 mi · 13 min · County Road 950 North
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Turn right onto Main Street
2959 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Atwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Partly Sunny near Atwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Atwood?
The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gilman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Berwyn and 82.6 miles from Atwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Partly Sunny near Atwood.
Stop Ideas Near Gilman
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 Gilman.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Atwood. Straight-line distance: 145.97 mi (234.91 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atwood
City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 39.7994800, -88.4622800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atwood (-88.46228, 39.79948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.02 | $44.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.84 | $49.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.18 | $54.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.98 | $61.95 |
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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