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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.86 mi
02h 42m
Flight
108.68 mi
174.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.68 mi
Kilometers
174.9 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.86 mi
Kilometers
221.86 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chillicothe
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-23T01:02
Arrive Chillicothe
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berwyn
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
Marseilles
IL

City in LaSalle County, Illinois

From Berwyn
68.8 mi
01h 21m
To Chillicothe
69 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cermak Road

    28 m · 6 sec · West Cermak Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue

    702 ft · 22 sec · Oak Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Harlem Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    42 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    32.5 mi · 41 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Peoria

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
65.1 mi · 47%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
32.5 mi · 24%
Peoria
26.7 mi · 19%
I 180 South
9.7 mi · 7%
South Harlem Avenue
2.83 mi · 2%
Riverside Drive
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marseilles
01h 21m from Berwyn
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Dwight station

35 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Plano

39 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Mendota station

42 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

51 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Chillicothe. Straight-line distance: 108.68 mi (174.9 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Chillicothe

Civil township in northeast Peoria County, Illinois

Population5,955
Coordinates40.9222600, -89.4862000
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Chillicothe (-89.4862, 40.92226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.41 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.65
9.72 gal · 36.82 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Chillicothe. The current time is 01:02:31.

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.