How far is Berwyn, IL from Grafton, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Grafton, IL is about 291.1 miles (468.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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
291.14 mi
05h 39m
Flight
242.6 mi
390.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.6 mi
Kilometers
390.43 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.14 mi
Kilometers
468.54 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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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 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grafton
Thu, Apr 16, 7:32 PM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Fri, Apr 17, 1:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-16T13:53
Arrive Grafton
Thu, Apr 16, 7:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 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
Atlanta
IL

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

From Berwyn
145.5 mi
02h 49m
To Grafton
145.6 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    125.9 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Alton

    1828 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto United States Route 67

    12.3 mi · 14 min · United States Route 67

  12. 12

    Continue on 1440 E

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South State Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on United States Route 67

    8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67

  17. 17

    Continue on North 5th Street

    14.5 mi · 17 min · North 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto McClusky Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · McClusky Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    8 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1062 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Oak Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
126 mi · 43%
I 55 South
65.1 mi · 22%
I 72 West
37.2 mi · 13%
United States Route 67
20.4 mi · 7%
North 5th Street
14.5 mi · 5%
McClusky Road
8.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

126 mi · 02h 22m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
242.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
02h 49m from Berwyn
Leave By
5:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Berwyn and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Grafton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.1 miles (468.5 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Berwyn and 145.6 miles from Grafton.

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

The direct path is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.73 one way or $77.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 1.4 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

35 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

60 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 242.6 mi (390.43 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Grafton

Town in Illinois, United States

Population691
Coordinates38.9700500, -90.4315000
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Grafton (-90.4315, 38.97005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.27 gal
38.89 L · about $38.73
Round trip
$77.46
20.54 gal · 77.78 L
Estimated CO2
91.3 kg one way
Round trip: 182.5 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.73 $77.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.68 $87.36
Premium $4.65 $47.80 $95.59
Diesel $5.30 $54.47 $108.94

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Grafton. The current time is 13:53:53.

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.