How far is Freeburg, IL from Berwyn, IL?
The driving distance from Freeburg, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freeburg and Berwyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeburg and Berwyn.
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Start on North Main Street
2797 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1491 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto South Illinois Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Illinois Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
54 m · 4 sec · North Illinois Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on Vandalia Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East
2235 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
127 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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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 Freeburg and Berwyn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
127 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Freeburg and Partly Sunny near Berwyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Freeburg to Berwyn?
The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.4 miles from Freeburg and 154.3 miles from Berwyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 7:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.16 one way or $80.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Freeburg and Partly Sunny near Berwyn.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freeburg and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 261.66 mi (421.1 km).
#1 Freeburg
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 4,223 |
| Coordinates | 38.4275500, -89.9137100 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $40.16 | $80.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.29 | $90.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.57 | $99.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.49 | $112.98 |
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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