How far is Colfax, IL from Berwyn, IL?
The driving distance from Colfax, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 113 miles (181.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Grundy County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colfax and Berwyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colfax and Berwyn.
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Start on West Main Street
999 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Harrison Street
2290 ft · 1 min · North Harrison Street
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Continue on North 3400 East Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · North 3400 East Road
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Continue on East 2600 North Road
1332 ft · 27 sec · East 2600 North Road
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Continue on North 3360 East Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · North 3360 East Road
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Continue on North 1600 East Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · North 1600 East Road
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Continue on South Manlove Street
1352 ft · 30 sec · South Manlove Street
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Turn left onto East Torrance Avenue
1644 ft · 35 sec · East Torrance Avenue
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Turn right onto South Mill Street
2641 ft · 58 sec · South Mill Street
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Turn left onto West Reynolds Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Reynolds Street
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Turn right
754 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1944 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Old Route 66
2100 ft · 46 sec · Old Route 66
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Turn left onto West Custer Avenue
682 ft · 17 sec · West Custer Avenue
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Continue on North 1500 East Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · North 1500 East Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Joliet
2198 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Barack Obama Presidential Expressway
82.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Barack Obama Presidential Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue
2015 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn slight left onto Oak Park Avenue
702 ft · 27 sec · Oak Park Avenue
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Turn left onto West Cermak Road
28 m · 2 sec · West Cermak Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colfax and Berwyn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Barack Obama Presidential Expressway
Merge slight left onto Barack Obama Presidential Expressway
82.3 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colfax and Rain Showers Likely near Berwyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colfax to Berwyn?
The road trip is about 113 miles (181.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Braceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Colfax and 56.7 miles from Berwyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Colfax and Rain Showers Likely near Berwyn.
Stop Ideas Near Braceville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Braceville.
Dwight station
Kankakee
Joliet Transportation Center
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colfax and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 98.46 mi (158.46 km).
#1 Colfax
Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,009 |
| Coordinates | 40.5669800, -88.6164500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.05 | $30.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.16 | $42.33 |
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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