How far is Berwyn, IL from Lancaster, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Lancaster, IL is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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
269.27 mi
05h 49m
Flight
228.23 mi
367.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.23 mi
Kilometers
367.3 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.27 mi
Kilometers
433.35 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lancaster
Fri, Apr 17, 8:20 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Fri, Apr 17, 2:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-17T02:31
Arrive Lancaster
Fri, Apr 17, 8:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 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
5:22 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
Savoy
IL

Town

From Berwyn
134.7 mi
02h 54m
To Lancaster
134.5 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cermak Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue

    11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Cicero Avenue

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    156.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston

    1676 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East

  9. 9

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  10. 10

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  16. 16

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  18. 18

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 1700E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E

  20. 20

    Continue on North 1250th Street

    13.3 mi · 20 min · North 1250th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Van Buren Street

    11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 1100 East

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East

  23. 23

    Continue on North West Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North West Street

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 1150

    14.3 mi · 20 min · County Road 1150

  25. 25

    Turn left onto County Road 1850 N

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road 1850 N

  26. 26

    Continue on Champion Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Champion Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on West Lancaster Road

    3.5 mi · 9 min · West Lancaster Road

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 13 min

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
157 mi · 58%
County Road 1150
14.3 mi · 5%
North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 5%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 4%
South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 4%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 49m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
228.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Savoy
02h 54m from Berwyn
Leave By
5:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Savoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.7 miles from Berwyn and 134.5 miles from Lancaster.

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

The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 5:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.82 one way or $71.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Savoy

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

7 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

29 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

53 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

65 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 228.23 mi (367.3 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lancaster

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,411
Coordinates38.5478300, -87.8653100
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Lancaster (-87.86531, 38.54783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.97 L · about $35.82
Round trip
$71.65
19 gal · 71.94 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.82 $71.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.40 $80.81
Premium $4.65 $44.21 $88.43
Diesel $5.30 $50.39 $100.78

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Lancaster. The current time is 02:31:05.

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.