How far is Berwyn, IL from Fairbury, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Fairbury, IL is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
105.96 mi
02h 14m
Flight
84.92 mi
136.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.92 mi
Kilometers
136.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.96 mi
Kilometers
170.53 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairbury
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-23T05:52
Arrive Fairbury
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Diamond
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Berwyn
52.9 mi
01h 07m
To Fairbury
53 mi
01h 07m

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
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 23: Pontiac, Streator

    1740 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 23: Pontiac, Streator

    34 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 1500 East Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North 1500 East Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Route 66

    2126 ft · 42 sec · Old Route 66

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2696 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Reynolds Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Reynolds Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Mill Street

    2641 ft · 58 sec · South Mill Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Torrance Avenue

    1644 ft · 34 sec · West Torrance Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Manlove Street

    1352 ft · 27 sec · South Manlove Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North 1600 East Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · North 1600 East Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North 3360 East Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North 3360 East Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 3100 North Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East 3100 North Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East 800 North Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East 800 North Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Oak Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Oak Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    1280 ft · 1 min · South 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
82.3 mi · 78%
North 1600 East Road
7.29 mi · 7%
South Harlem Avenue
2.83 mi · 3%
East 800 North Road
2.39 mi · 2%
North 1500 East Road
2.35 mi · 2%
East 3100 North Road
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

82.3 mi · 01h 36m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diamond
01h 07m from Berwyn
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Fairbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Diamond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Berwyn and 53 miles from Fairbury.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Fairbury.

Stop Ideas Near Diamond

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

26 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kankakee

37 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Plano

48 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Fairbury. Straight-line distance: 84.92 mi (136.67 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Fairbury

City in Livingston County, Illinois, United States

Population3,596
Coordinates40.7472600, -88.5147800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Fairbury (-88.51478, 40.74726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.15 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.21
7.48 gal · 28.3 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.10 $28.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.91 $31.81
Premium $4.65 $17.41 $34.81
Diesel $5.30 $19.84 $39.67

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 Fairbury. The current time is 05:52:01.

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.