How far is Berwyn, IL from Gifford, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Gifford, IL is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Gifford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Gifford.
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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
95.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 136: Rantoul, Fisher
1572 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 136: Rantoul
655 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Champaign Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Champaign Avenue
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Continue on Klein Avenue
1821 ft · 33 sec · Klein Avenue
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Continue on East Grove Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Grove Avenue
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Continue on County Road 3000 North
5.1 mi · 7 min · County Road 3000 North
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2531 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Gifford.
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
95.7 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Berwyn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gifford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Gifford?
The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 63.4 miles from Berwyn and 63.4 miles from Gifford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Berwyn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gifford.
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 Gifford. Straight-line distance: 107.39 mi (172.82 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gifford
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,035 |
| Coordinates | 40.3058700, -88.0211500 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gifford (-88.02115, 40.30587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.05 | $38.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
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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