How far is Freeport, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Freeport, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.55 mi
01h 57m
Flight
98.67 mi
158.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.67 mi
Kilometers
158.79 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.55 mi
Kilometers
179.52 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM CDT
Return by in Freeport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeport
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freeport
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
Riley
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Freeport
55.7 mi
00h 58m
To Berwyn
55.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Galena Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Galena Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US 20 Business

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US 20 Business

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    2108 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West State Road

    9.8 mi · 11 min · West State Road

  6. 6

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1 km · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago

    2544 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    19.8 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    13.9 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 171: 1st Avenue

    802 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive

    116 m · 14 sec · Bataan Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 1st Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 1st Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff

    1274 ft · 32 sec · 1st Avenue Cutoff

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Cermak Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Cermak Road

    2763 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
49.5 mi · 44%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 20%
I 290 East
20.2 mi · 18%
West State Road
9.85 mi · 9%
US 20 Business
3.35 mi · 3%
South Galena Avenue
1.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

29.8 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riley
00h 58m from Freeport
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Freeport 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 Freeport to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Freeport and 55.8 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Freeport and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Riley

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

30 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

44 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Plano

59 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

61 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 98.67 mi (158.79 km).

Freeport

#1 Freeport

City in Illinois

Population23,447
Coordinates42.2966900, -89.6212300
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: South Galena Avenue (-89.621244, 42.296684)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.9 L · about $14.86
Round trip
$29.72
7.88 gal · 29.8 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.86 $29.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.76 $33.51
Premium $4.65 $18.34 $36.67
Diesel $5.30 $20.90 $41.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Freeport and Berwyn. The current time is 00:06:06.

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.