How far is Berwyn, IL from Litchfield, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Litchfield, IL is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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
236.84 mi
04h 28m
Flight
209.08 mi
336.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.08 mi
Kilometers
336.48 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.84 mi
Kilometers
381.15 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Litchfield
Wed, Apr 15, 2:57 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Wed, Apr 15, 7:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-14T22:29
Arrive Litchfield
Wed, Apr 15, 2:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 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
Towanda
IL

Township in McLean County, Illinois

From Berwyn
118.4 mi
02h 14m
To Litchfield
118.4 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    39.7 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16: Gillespie, Litchfield

    2880 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    58 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto County Road 1200 North

    1.4 km · 1 min · County Road 1200 North

  13. 13

    Continue on West Union Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Union Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North State Street

    971 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Edwards Street

    62 m · 11 sec · East Edwards Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    56 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
126 mi · 53%
I 55 South
105 mi · 44%
South Harlem Avenue
2.83 mi · 1%
County Road 1200 North
0.84 mi
Riverside Drive
0.75 mi
West Union Avenue
0.72 mi
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
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
209.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Towanda
02h 14m from Berwyn
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Litchfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Towanda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Berwyn and 118.4 miles from Litchfield.

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

The direct path is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Litchfield.

Stop Ideas Near Towanda

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 Towanda and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 6 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

9 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

41 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Lincoln

61 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

68 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Litchfield. Straight-line distance: 209.08 mi (336.48 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Litchfield

City in Illinois, United States

Population6,609
Coordinates39.1753300, -89.6542600
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Litchfield (-89.65426, 39.17533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.64 L · about $31.53
Round trip
$63.05
16.72 gal · 63.28 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.53 $63.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.56 $71.11
Premium $4.65 $38.91 $77.81
Diesel $5.30 $44.34 $88.68

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Litchfield. The current time is 22:29:19.

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.