How far is Cincinnati, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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
279.43 mi
04h 50m
Flight
241.35 mi
388.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.35 mi
Kilometers
388.42 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.43 mi
Kilometers
449.7 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 AM CDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 4:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-18T06:44
Arrive Berwyn
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Savoy
IL

Town

From Cincinnati
137.6 mi
02h 25m
To Berwyn
141.9 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 1000N

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 1000N

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 900E

    2 mi · 5 min · 900E

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 800 North

    7 mi · 10 min · County Road 800 North

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    887 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto County Road 1600E

    3.8 mi · 6 min · County Road 1600E

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 1600E

    4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road 1600E

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 1800N

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 1800N

  9. 9

    Continue on Central Street

    2051 ft · 35 sec · Central Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Street

    2844 ft · 48 sec · Central Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 1400E

    14.3 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400E

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 925 E

    16.2 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 E

  13. 13

    Continue on United States Route 45

    14.9 mi · 22 min · United States Route 45

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Fayette Avenue

    1123 ft · 33 sec · West Fayette Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute

    2624 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    178.5 mi · 3 hr 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

    159 m · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Vollmer Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Cermak Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
179 mi · 64%
County Road 925 E
16.2 mi · 6%
United States Route 45
14.9 mi · 5%
County Road 1400E
14.3 mi · 5%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 4%
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

179 mi · 03h 12m

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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
241.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Savoy
02h 25m from Cincinnati
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Savoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Cincinnati and 141.9 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.18 one way or $74.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Savoy

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

7 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

29 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

53 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

65 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 241.35 mi (388.42 km).

Cincinnati

#1 Cincinnati

Township in Tazewell County, Illinois

Population8,830
Coordinates38.4008800, -88.5119900
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 1000N (-88.51199, 38.400893)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.86 gal
37.33 L · about $37.18
Round trip
$74.36
19.72 gal · 74.66 L
Estimated CO2
87.6 kg one way
Round trip: 175.3 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.18 $74.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.93 $83.87
Premium $4.65 $45.89 $91.78
Diesel $5.30 $52.30 $104.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Berwyn. The current time is 06:44:10.

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.