How far is Berwyn, IL from Chillicothe, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Chillicothe, IL is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Chillicothe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Chillicothe.
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Start on West Cermak Road
28 m · 6 sec · West Cermak Road
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Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue
702 ft · 22 sec · Oak Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Harlem Avenue
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Turn right
42 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
32.5 mi · 41 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Peoria
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 29 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Chillicothe.
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 80 West
Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Chillicothe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Chillicothe?
The road trip is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Marseilles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Berwyn and 69 miles from Chillicothe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Chillicothe.
Stop Ideas Near Marseilles
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 Marseilles.
Dwight station
Plano
Mendota station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Chillicothe. Straight-line distance: 108.68 mi (174.9 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chillicothe
Civil township in northeast Peoria County, Illinois
| Population | 5,955 |
| Coordinates | 40.9222600, -89.4862000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chillicothe (-89.4862, 40.92226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.67 | $41.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.62 | $45.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.78 | $51.55 |
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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