How far is Berwyn, IL from Cincinnati, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Cincinnati, IL is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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
274.89 mi
05h 42m
Flight
241.35 mi
388.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.35 mi
Kilometers
388.42 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.89 mi
Kilometers
442.4 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 1:57 PM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-18T08:15
Arrive Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 1:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:36 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
Savoy
IL

Town

From Berwyn
137.6 mi
02h 51m
To Cincinnati
137.3 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Cincinnati.

  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

    183.5 mi · 3 hr 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham

    1753 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Fayette Avenue

    1123 ft · 33 sec · East Fayette Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Banker Street

    14.9 mi · 22 min · South Banker Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 925 East

    16.2 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 East

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    41 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road 1400 E

    10.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 1400 E

  15. 15

    Continue on Central Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Central Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 1800N

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 1800N

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto County Road 1600E

    4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road 1600E

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 1600E

    3.9 mi · 6 min · County Road 1600E

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 900E

    2 mi · 5 min · 900E

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road 1000N

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 1000N

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1000N

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Cincinnati.

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
184 mi · 67%
County Road 925 East
20.1 mi · 7%
South Banker Street
14.9 mi · 5%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 4%
County Road 1400 E
10.4 mi · 4%
County Road 1600E
8.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

183 mi · 03h 18m

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
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
241.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Savoy
02h 51m from Berwyn
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwyn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Savoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Berwyn and 137.3 miles from Cincinnati.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.58 one way or $73.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwyn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Savoy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

7 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

29 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

53 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

65 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 241.35 mi (388.42 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Cincinnati

Township in Tazewell County, Illinois

Population8,830
Coordinates38.4008800, -88.5119900
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Cincinnati (-88.51199, 38.40088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.7 gal
36.72 L · about $36.58
Round trip
$73.16
19.4 gal · 73.44 L
Estimated CO2
86.2 kg one way
Round trip: 172.4 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.58 $73.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.25 $82.51
Premium $4.65 $45.14 $90.29
Diesel $5.30 $51.45 $102.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Cincinnati. The current time is 08:15:29.

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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.