How far is Berwyn, IL from Knox, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Knox, IL is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
194.57 mi
03h 44m
Flight
142.41 mi
229.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.41 mi
Kilometers
229.19 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.57 mi
Kilometers
313.13 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knox
Tue, May 12, 11:58 PM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Wed, May 13, 3:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-05-12T20:13
Arrive Knox
Tue, May 12, 11:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 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
Nelson
IL

Village in Lee County, Illinois, United States of America

From Berwyn
97.2 mi
01h 52m
To Knox
97.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cermak Road

    2705 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Cermak Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Cermak Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora

    57 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 88 Toll West: Aurora

    1709 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    23.5 mi · 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 97: Lewistown

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 150 East: Brimfield

    32 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto US 150 / IL 97

    1302 ft · 20 sec · US 150 / IL 97

  16. 16

    Continue on Knox Road 1020 East

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Knox Road 1020 East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mine Road

    2682 ft · 2 min · Mine Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Knox Station Road

    45 m · 7 sec · Knox Station Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Knox Station Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
93 mi · 48%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
44.8 mi · 23%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
38.9 mi · 20%
I 80
7.13 mi · 4%
Cermak Road
5.99 mi · 3%
22nd Street
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

69.5 mi · 01h 14m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
142.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelson
01h 52m from Berwyn
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwyn and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Berwyn and 97.4 miles from Knox.

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

The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.91 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwyn and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Knox.

Stop Ideas Near Nelson

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

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

RAIL

Princeton

47 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

49 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

67 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

73 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Knox. Straight-line distance: 142.41 mi (229.19 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Knox

County seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States; third-largest city in Tennessee

Population2,692
Coordinates40.9342000, -90.2548500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Knox (-90.25485, 40.9342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
25.99 L · about $25.91
Round trip
$51.81
13.74 gal · 51.98 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.91 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.22 $58.44
Premium $4.65 $31.97 $63.95
Diesel $5.30 $36.44 $72.88

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Knox. The current time is 20:13:34.

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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.