How far is Berwyn, IL from Gibson City, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Gibson City, IL is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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.
Township in Kankakee County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Gibson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Gibson City.
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Start on West Cermak Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Cicero Avenue
6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
84.8 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 9: Paxton, Gibson City
1776 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
14.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn slight right
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
149 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Gibson City.
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 57 South
Merge slight left
84.8 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwyn and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gibson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Gibson City?
The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Otto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Berwyn and 60.5 miles from Gibson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwyn and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gibson City.
Stop Ideas Near Otto
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 Otto.
Kankakee
Gilman
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Gibson City. Straight-line distance: 100.98 mi (162.51 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gibson City
City in Ford County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,233 |
| Coordinates | 40.4584300, -88.3846000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gibson City (-88.3846, 40.45843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
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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