How far is Berwyn, IL from Trenton, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Trenton, IL is about 284.2 miles (457.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Trenton.
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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
125.9 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
59 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon
1411 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
22.9 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto East Saint Louis Street
6.3 mi · 7 min · East Saint Louis Street
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Take the exit slight right
1647 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
66 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
1937 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto West Broadway
1425 ft · 22 sec · West Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Trenton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwyn and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Trenton?
The road trip is about 284.2 miles (457.3 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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 142.1 miles from Berwyn and 142 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 6:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.82 one way or $75.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwyn and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near McLean
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.
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Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 245.32 mi (394.81 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
City in Illinois
| Population | 2,566 |
| Coordinates | 38.6056000, -89.6820400 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trenton (-89.68204, 38.6056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $37.82 | $75.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.66 | $85.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.68 | $93.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.20 | $106.40 |
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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