How far is Berwyn, IL from Georgetown, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Georgetown, IL is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
172.81 mi
03h 27m
Flight
129.83 mi
208.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.83 mi
Kilometers
208.94 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.81 mi
Kilometers
278.11 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:04 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
Onarga
IL

Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Berwyn
86.4 mi
01h 43m
To Georgetown
86.4 mi
01h 43m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

    1336 ft · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1475 ft · 42 sec · North Neil Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    8.8 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
106 mi · 61%
North Neil Street
33 mi · 19%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 7%
Georgetown Road
8.83 mi · 5%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 4%
Market Street
3.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 55m

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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
129.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onarga
01h 43m from Berwyn
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Onarga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Berwyn and 86.4 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.00 one way or $46.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Onarga

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

5 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

46 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

47 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Dwight station

55 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 129.83 mi (208.94 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Georgetown

City in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Population3,145
Coordinates39.9753100, -87.6358500
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Georgetown (-87.63585, 39.97531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.1 gal
23.08 L · about $23.00
Round trip
$46.01
12.2 gal · 46.16 L
Estimated CO2
54.2 kg one way
Round trip: 108.4 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.00 $46.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.94 $51.89
Premium $4.65 $28.39 $56.78
Diesel $5.30 $32.35 $64.71

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 Georgetown. The current time is 01:05:13.

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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.