How far is Paxton, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Paxton, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
114.55 mi
02h 01m
Flight
97.33 mi
156.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.33 mi
Kilometers
156.64 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.55 mi
Kilometers
184.35 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Paxton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paxton
2026-04-23T06:00
Arrive Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paxton
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
Bradley
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Paxton
53.8 mi
01h 00m
To Berwyn
60.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 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 Paxton and Berwyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Pells Street

    53 m · 8 sec · East Pells Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Railroad Avenue

    1183 ft · 20 sec · South Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Patton Street

    105 m · 11 sec · East Patton Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    985 ft · 17 sec · South Market Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Ottawa Road

    2633 ft · 45 sec · Ottawa Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee

    1708 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    80.5 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

    159 m · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Vollmer Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Cermak Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paxton 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
80.8 mi · 71%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 10%
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 9%
West Cermak Road
2.56 mi · 2%
Vollmer Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Ottawa Road
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

80.5 mi · 01h 27m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
97.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradley
01h 00m from Paxton
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Paxton 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 Paxton to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Bradley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Paxton and 60.7 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bradley

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

3 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Joliet Transportation Center

46 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Dwight station

48 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paxton and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 97.33 mi (156.64 km).

Paxton

#1 Paxton

City in Ford County, Illinois

Population4,117
Coordinates40.4603100, -88.0953200
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.095344, 40.460316)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.3 L · about $15.23
Round trip
$30.47
8.08 gal · 30.6 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.23 $30.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.18 $34.36
Premium $4.65 $18.80 $37.60
Diesel $5.30 $21.43 $42.86

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 Paxton and Berwyn. The current time is 06:00:20.

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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.