How far is Guilford, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Guilford, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 157 miles (252.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
156.95 mi
02h 52m
Flight
134.27 mi
216.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.27 mi
Kilometers
216.09 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.95 mi
Kilometers
252.58 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM CDT
Return by in Guilford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilford
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guilford
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
New Milford
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Guilford
78.7 mi
01h 26m
To Berwyn
78.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Guilford and Berwyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Guilford Road

    2046 ft · 56 sec · West Guilford Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Rawlins Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Rawlins Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Elizabeth Scales Mound Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · North Elizabeth Scales Mound Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Diagonal Street

    639 ft · 21 sec · West Diagonal Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    2099 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Woodbine Street

    2853 ft · 1 min · East Woodbine Street

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

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

  10. 10

    Continue on West North Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West North Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    33.2 mi · 42 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West State Road

    9.8 mi · 11 min · West State Road

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1 km · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago

    2544 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    19.8 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  18. 18

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

    2618 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

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

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

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

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    13.9 mi · 19 min

  23. 23

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

    802 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive

    116 m · 14 sec · Bataan Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 1st Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 1st Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff

    1274 ft · 32 sec · 1st Avenue Cutoff

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Cermak Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road

  28. 28

    Continue on West Cermak Road

    2763 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guilford 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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
59.3 mi · 38%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
49.5 mi · 32%
I 290 East
20.2 mi · 13%
West State Road
9.85 mi · 6%
North Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
8.1 mi · 5%
West North Avenue
2.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

33.2 mi · 00h 42m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
134.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Milford
01h 26m from Guilford
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Guilford 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 Guilford to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 157 miles (252.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

New Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Guilford and 78.2 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Guilford and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near New Milford

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

12 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

34 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

60 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Mendota station

71 mi away
783 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 134.27 mi (216.09 km).

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#1 Guilford

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

Population1,144
Coordinates42.4175100, -90.3004100
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: West Guilford Road (-90.300452, 42.417473)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.96 L · about $20.89
Round trip
$41.78
11.08 gal · 41.92 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.89 $41.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.65 $25.78 $51.57
Diesel $5.30 $29.38 $58.77

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 Guilford and Berwyn. The current time is 03:19:52.

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.