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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
284.12 mi
05h 27m
Flight
245.32 mi
394.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.32 mi
Kilometers
394.81 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.12 mi
Kilometers
457.25 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:42 PM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 4:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-15T17:14
Arrive Trenton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 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
McLean
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Berwyn
142.1 mi
02h 43m
To Trenton
142 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

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.

  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

    59 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon

    1411 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    22.9 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Saint Louis Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · East Saint Louis Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1647 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    66 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    1937 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    1425 ft · 22 sec · West Broadway

  17. 17

    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.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
126 mi · 44%
I 55 South
124 mi · 44%
East Saint Louis Street
6.67 mi · 2%
South Harlem Avenue
2.83 mi · 1%
Riverside Drive
0.75 mi
West Broadway
0.27 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
05h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
245.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
02h 43m from Berwyn
Leave By
6:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McLean and the surrounding midpoint area.
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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 Trenton. Straight-line distance: 245.32 mi (394.81 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Trenton

City in Illinois

Population2,566
Coordinates38.6056000, -89.6820400
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Trenton (-89.68204, 38.6056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.03 gal
37.95 L · about $37.82
Round trip
$75.65
20.06 gal · 75.9 L
Estimated CO2
89.1 kg one way
Round trip: 178.3 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Trenton. The current time is 17:14:22.

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.