How far is Berwyn, IL from Warsaw, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Warsaw, IL is about 281 miles (452.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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
280.99 mi
05h 29m
Flight
215.73 mi
347.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.73 mi
Kilometers
347.18 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.99 mi
Kilometers
452.21 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Thu, Apr 16, 6:47 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 12:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-16T01:18
Arrive Warsaw
Thu, Apr 16, 6:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
6:02 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
Cleveland
IL

Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States

From Berwyn
140.3 mi
02h 44m
To Warsaw
140.7 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cermak Road

    2705 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Cermak Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Cermak Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora

    57 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 88 Toll West: Aurora

    1709 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    23.5 mi · 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth

    21.7 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Burlington

    28.4 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Fort Madison

    1531 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Roosevelt Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Roosevelt Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on 71st Street

    5.7 mi · 7 min · 71st Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 61

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 61

  19. 19

    Continue on 71st Street

    708 ft · 9 sec · 71st Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 354th Avenue

    28 mi · 33 min · 354th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1192 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    37 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Warsaw Road

    2869 ft · 57 sec · Warsaw Road

  25. 25

    Continue on County Highway 32

    3.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway 32

  26. 26

    Continue on North 6th Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
93 mi · 33%
US 34 West
50 mi · 18%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
38.9 mi · 14%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
36.7 mi · 13%
354th Avenue
28 mi · 10%
I 80
7.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

69.5 mi · 01h 14m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.3 mi
215.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleveland
02h 44m from Berwyn
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Berwyn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281 miles (452.2 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.3 miles from Berwyn and 140.7 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.3 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 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.37 one way or $74.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Berwyn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Warsaw.

Stop Ideas Near Cleveland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cleveland, 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 Cleveland.

BUS

Moline, Illinois

17 mi away
1200 River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

20 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

22 mi away
304 West River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

43 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 215.73 mi (347.18 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Warsaw

City in Illinois, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates40.3592100, -91.4346000
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Warsaw (-91.4346, 40.35921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.91 gal
37.53 L · about $37.37
Round trip
$74.74
19.82 gal · 75.06 L
Estimated CO2
88.1 kg one way
Round trip: 176.1 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.37 $74.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.15 $84.29
Premium $4.65 $46.12 $92.24
Diesel $5.30 $52.56 $105.13

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Warsaw. The current time is 01:18:51.

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.