How far is Berwyn, IL from Lafayette, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Lafayette, IL is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Lafayette.
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Start on West Cermak Road
28 m · 6 sec · West Cermak Road
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Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue
702 ft · 22 sec · Oak Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Harlem Avenue
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Turn right
42 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
32.5 mi · 41 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 40: Sterling, Peoria
2121 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto 900 East Street
587 ft · 11 sec · 900 East Street
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Continue on IL 40
1.6 mi · 2 min · IL 40
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Turn right
37 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 1500 N
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 1500 N
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Continue on North Mason Street
1757 ft · 29 sec · North Mason Street
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Continue on East Railroad Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Street
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Turn left onto 550 East Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 550 East Street
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Continue on 525 East Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 525 East Street
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Continue on 525 E Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · 525 E Street
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Continue on 965 North Avenue
5.9 mi · 9 min · 965 North Avenue
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on North East Street
66 m · 4 sec · North East Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
2506 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Tenney Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Tenney Street
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto 2100 E
2 mi · 3 min · 2100 E
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Continue on Madison Street
1964 ft · 33 sec · Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Lafayette.
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 80 West
Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Berwyn and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Berwyn and 75.1 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Berwyn and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Ottawa
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 Ottawa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 123.85 mi (199.32 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
Township in Ogle County, Illinois
| Population | 161 |
| Coordinates | 41.1080900, -89.9715000 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lafayette (-89.9715, 41.10809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $4.67 | $24.68 | $49.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $27.99 | $55.99 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $30.88 | $61.76 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $34.76 | $69.52 |
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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