How far is Berwyn, IL from Warrensburg, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Warrensburg, IL is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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
173.91 mi
03h 26m
Flight
148.14 mi
238.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.14 mi
Kilometers
238.41 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.91 mi
Kilometers
279.88 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrensburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-23T03:01
Arrive Warrensburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 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
Rooks Creek
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Berwyn
86.9 mi
01h 43m
To Warrensburg
86.9 mi
01h 43m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decatur, Bloomington

    1616 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North 1450 East Road

    14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    21.3 mi · 27 min · North Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Forsyth Road

    2806 ft · 47 sec · West Forsyth Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Illiniwick Road

    1.1 km · 60 sec · West Illiniwick Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Forsyth Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · West Forsyth Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North North Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North North Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    39 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
126 mi · 72%
North Walnut Street
21.3 mi · 12%
North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 8%
West Forsyth Road
4.24 mi · 2%
South Harlem Avenue
2.83 mi · 2%
I 74 East
2.08 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
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
148.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 43m from Berwyn
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Warrensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Berwyn and 86.9 miles from Warrensburg.

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

The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Warrensburg.

Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rooks Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rooks Creek.

RAIL

Pontiac station

5 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

33 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Warrensburg. Straight-line distance: 148.14 mi (238.41 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
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#2 Warrensburg

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,112
Coordinates39.9328200, -89.0620300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Warrensburg (-89.06203, 39.93282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.23 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.46 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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 Warrensburg. The current time is 03:01:02.

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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.