How far is Rock Island, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Rock Island, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
173.88 mi
02h 48m
Flight
145.63 mi
234.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.63 mi
Kilometers
234.37 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.88 mi
Kilometers
279.84 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM CDT
Return by in Rock Island
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Island
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Island
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
Franklin Grove
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Rock Island
81.9 mi
01h 24m
To Berwyn
92 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Rock Island and Berwyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Island and Berwyn.

  1. 1

    Start on 15th Street

    757 ft · 33 sec · 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 38th Street

    922 ft · 32 sec · 38th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    2834 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    2336 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1820 ft · 54 sec · 5th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto 6th Avenue

    1635 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 14th Street

    100 m · 15 sec · 14th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    1989 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    21 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 5 East

    1448 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto John Deere Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · John Deere Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1799 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    43.8 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    91 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on York Road, Oak Brook

    40 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto York Road

    1347 ft · 31 sec · York Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 22nd Street

    2695 ft · 59 sec · 22nd Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Cermak Road

    6 mi · 11 min · West Cermak Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Cermak Road

    2763 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Island 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
94.6 mi · 54%
John Deere Road
54.8 mi · 32%
West Cermak Road
6.51 mi · 4%
19th Street
2.64 mi · 2%
5th Avenue
2.36 mi · 1%
7th Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

91 mi · 01h 41m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin Grove
01h 24m from Rock Island
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Franklin Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from Rock Island and 92 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franklin Grove

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

36 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

52 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

54 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Plano

66 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Island and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 145.63 mi (234.37 km).

Rock Island

#1 Rock Island

City in Illinois

Population36,870
Coordinates41.5094800, -90.5787500
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: 15th Street (-90.578803, 41.509467)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.23 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.46 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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 Rock Island and Berwyn. The current time is 02:27:29.

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.