How far is Berwyn, IL from Paxton, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Paxton, IL is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Paxton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Paxton.
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Start on West Cermak Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Cicero Avenue
6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
84.8 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 9: Paxton, Gibson City
1859 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Ottawa Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Ottawa Road
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Continue on South Market Street
985 ft · 18 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto East Patton Street
133 m · 13 sec · East Patton Street
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Turn left onto South Railroad Avenue
1304 ft · 24 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto East Pells Street
53 m · 5 sec · East Pells Street
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Turn right
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Paxton.
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 57 South
Merge slight left
84.8 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Sunny near Paxton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Paxton?
The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bradley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Berwyn and 53.9 miles from Paxton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Sunny near Paxton.
Stop Ideas Near Bradley
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 Bradley.
Kankakee
Gilman
Joliet Transportation Center
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Paxton. Straight-line distance: 97.33 mi (156.64 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paxton
City in Ford County, Illinois
| Population | 4,117 |
| Coordinates | 40.4603100, -88.0953200 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paxton (-88.09532, 40.46031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $3.77 | $14.37 | $28.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.20 | $32.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
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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