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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.36 mi
03h 19m
Flight
145.97 mi
234.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.97 mi
Kilometers
234.91 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.36 mi
Kilometers
266.12 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atwood
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 PM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Sat, Apr 11, 11:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-11T16:40
Arrive Atwood
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berwyn
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gilman
IL

Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Berwyn
82.7 mi
01h 39m
To Atwood
82.6 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cermak Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue

    11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Cicero Avenue

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    126.1 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Tolono, Pesotum, Tuscola

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    8 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    825 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto County Road 950 North

    8.8 mi · 13 min · County Road 950 North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2959 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
127 mi · 77%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 7%
County Road 950 North
8.81 mi · 5%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 4%
West Cermak Road
2.55 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
146 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilman
01h 39m from Berwyn
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Gilman

1 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

41 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

51 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Rantoul

53 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Atwood. Straight-line distance: 145.97 mi (234.91 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Atwood

#2 Atwood

City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States

Population1,155
Coordinates39.7994800, -88.4622800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Atwood (-88.46228, 39.79948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.09 L · about $22.02
Round trip
$44.05
11.68 gal · 44.18 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Atwood. The current time is 16:40:58.

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.