How far is Berwyn, IL from Spring Valley, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Spring Valley, IL is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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
287.19 mi
05h 48m
Flight
214.25 mi
344.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.25 mi
Kilometers
344.81 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.19 mi
Kilometers
462.18 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-23T03:29
Arrive Spring Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 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
5:24 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
McLean
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Berwyn
143.5 mi
02h 54m
To Spring Valley
143.7 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Spring Valley.

  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 right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, IL 107: Griggsville, Pittsfield

    1228 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Quincy Street

    2394 ft · 1 min · West Quincy Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Federal Street

    7.2 mi · 13 min · North Federal Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    9 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Illinois Route 104

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 104

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Highway 14

    2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway 14

  17. 17

    Continue on East 2873rd Lane

    3 mi · 7 min · East 2873rd Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 950th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 4 min · North 950th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East 2753rd Lane

    550 ft · 24 sec · East 2753rd Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2753rd Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
126 mi · 44%
I 55 South
65.1 mi · 23%
I 72 West
62.5 mi · 22%
Mill Street
9.03 mi · 3%
North Federal Street
7.19 mi · 3%
East 2873rd Lane
2.96 mi · 1%
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
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73 mi
214.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
02h 54m from Berwyn
Leave By
5:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Spring Valley?

The road trip is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Berwyn and 143.7 miles from Spring Valley.

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

The direct path is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 73 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 5:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.20 one way or $76.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McLean

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 McLean and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 3.5 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lincoln

25 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

27 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

59 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 214.25 mi (344.81 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Spring Valley

#2 Spring Valley

City in Illinois, United States

Population5,065
Coordinates39.8967100, -90.9787500
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Spring Valley (-90.97875, 39.89671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.36 L · about $38.20
Round trip
$76.40
20.26 gal · 76.72 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.20 $76.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.08 $86.17
Premium $4.65 $47.15 $94.29
Diesel $5.30 $53.73 $107.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Spring Valley. The current time is 03:29:25.

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.