How far is North Pekin, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from North Pekin, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
159.24 mi
02h 37m
Flight
127.73 mi
205.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.73 mi
Kilometers
205.56 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.24 mi
Kilometers
256.28 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM CDT
Return by in North Pekin
Sun, Apr 19, 11:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Pekin
2026-04-19T05:56
Arrive Berwyn
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Pekin
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
Odell
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From North Pekin
79.4 mi
01h 18m
To Berwyn
79.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph W
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 North Pekin and Berwyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Pekin and Berwyn.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Radio City Drive

    1521 ft · 26 sec · Radio City Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2974 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    119.9 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue

    2015 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Harlem Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Oak Park Avenue

    702 ft · 27 sec · Oak Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Cermak Road

    28 m · 2 sec · West Cermak Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Pekin 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
121 mi · 76%
Radio City Drive
32.7 mi · 21%
South Harlem Avenue
2.94 mi · 2%
Riverside Drive
0.75 mi
South Main Street
0.74 mi
IL 43
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 15m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
01h 18m from North Pekin
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving North Pekin 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 North Pekin to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from North Pekin and 79.8 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around North Pekin and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Odell

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

13 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

57 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Pekin and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 127.73 mi (205.56 km).

North Pekin

#1 North Pekin

Village in Illinois, USA

Population1,530
Coordinates40.6150400, -89.6223200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-89.622301, 40.61504)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.27 L · about $21.19
Round trip
$42.39
11.24 gal · 42.54 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.19 $42.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.90 $47.80
Premium $4.65 $26.16 $52.31
Diesel $5.30 $29.81 $59.62

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 North Pekin and Berwyn. The current time is 05:56:24.

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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.