How far is Berwyn, IL from Blackhawk, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Blackhawk, IL is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in 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 Blackhawk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Blackhawk.
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Start on West Cermak Road
2705 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road
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Continue on Cermak Road
6 mi · 11 min · Cermak Road
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Continue on 22nd Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 22nd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
57 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 88 Toll West: Aurora
1709 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
23.5 mi · 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
59.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 26: Dixon
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right
9.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
36.8 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Army Depot Road
2563 ft · 1 min · Army Depot Road
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Turn left onto Blackhawk Trail
102 m · 15 sec · Blackhawk Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blackhawk Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Blackhawk.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
59.3 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwyn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blackhawk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Blackhawk?
The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Flagg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Berwyn and 75.1 miles from Blackhawk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwyn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blackhawk.
Stop Ideas Near Flagg
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 Flagg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Blackhawk. Straight-line distance: 126.9 mi (204.23 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blackhawk
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 9,587 |
| Coordinates | 42.1875200, -90.2240200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackhawk (-90.22402, 42.18752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $19.95 | $39.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.62 | $49.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
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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