How far is Warrensburg, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Warrensburg, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
172.71 mi
02h 56m
Flight
148.14 mi
238.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.14 mi
Kilometers
238.41 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.71 mi
Kilometers
277.95 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Return by in Warrensburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warrensburg
2026-04-22T21:58
Arrive Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warrensburg
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
Rooks Creek
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Warrensburg
87.2 mi
01h 28m
To Berwyn
85.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North North Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North North Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Forsyth Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · West Forsyth Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Illiniwick Road

    1.1 km · 60 sec · West Illiniwick Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Forsyth Road

    2806 ft · 55 sec · West Forsyth Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    36 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford

    128.4 mi · 2 hr 25 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 Warrensburg 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
128 mi · 74%
West Forsyth Road
4.24 mi · 2%
South Harlem Avenue
2.94 mi · 2%
Riverside Drive
0.75 mi
North North Street
0.75 mi
West Illiniwick Road
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford

128 mi · 02h 25m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
148.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 28m from Warrensburg
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Warrensburg and Sunny near Berwyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Warrensburg to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Warrensburg and 85.6 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

5 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

33 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warrensburg and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 148.14 mi (238.41 km).

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#1 Warrensburg

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,112
Coordinates39.9328200, -89.0620300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-89.06206, 39.93282)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.07 L · about $22.97
Round trip
$45.93
12.18 gal · 46.14 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.97 $45.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.90 $51.80
Premium $4.65 $28.34 $56.69
Diesel $5.30 $32.30 $64.60

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 Warrensburg and Berwyn. The current time is 21:58:57.

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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.