How far is Dayton, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Dayton, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 150.4 miles (242 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.38 mi
02h 25m
Flight
132.83 mi
213.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.83 mi
Kilometers
213.77 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.38 mi
Kilometers
242.02 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM CDT
Return by in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive Berwyn
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Flagg
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Dayton
75.1 mi
01h 12m
To Berwyn
75.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dayton Corner B Street

    35 m · 9 sec · Dayton Corner B Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cleveland Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cleveland Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1879 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls

    135 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on York Road, Oak Brook

    40 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto York Road

    1347 ft · 31 sec · York Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 22nd Street

    2695 ft · 59 sec · 22nd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Cermak Road

    6 mi · 11 min · West Cermak Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Cermak Road

    2763 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 88 East
135 mi · 90%
West Cermak Road
6.51 mi · 4%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.67 mi · 2%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
2.81 mi · 2%
Cleveland Road
1.15 mi · 1%
22nd Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 88 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls

135 mi · 02h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
132.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flagg
01h 12m from Dayton
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Flagg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Dayton and 75.2 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Flagg

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

39 mi away
783 Main Street
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

43 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Plano

56 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

63 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 132.83 mi (213.77 km).

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#1 Dayton

Census-designated place in Illinois, USA

Population2,258
Coordinates41.4892000, -90.3215100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton Corner B Street (-90.321507, 41.489031)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.09 L · about $20.02
Round trip
$40.05
10.62 gal · 40.18 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.02 $40.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.58 $45.17
Premium $4.65 $24.71 $49.43
Diesel $5.30 $28.16 $56.33

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Berwyn. The current time is 00:04:18.

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.