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Trip from Warsaw, IL to Berwyn, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 30m

Distance

281.9 mi

454 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 17m ★
6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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capital and largest city of Poland

Warsaw, IL

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city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Berwyn, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Warsaw, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 281.9 miles and takes about 5h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on IL 110, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, US 61 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 135 miles on IL 110. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

141 miles from Warsaw, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 30m. Total distance: 281.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 30m highway drive covering 281.9 miles, with most of the trip on IL 110 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 135 miles on IL 110.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 110 is the longest continuous segment at about 135 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 110 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 97.2 miles in near IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 281.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 97.2 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.4 miles (IL 110): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 274.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
97.2 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
8
135.4 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | IL 110

Take the exit onto IL 110 toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4B Toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Fa...
8
274.1 mi into trip | ~5h 15m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 138 Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
9
274.4 mi into trip | ~5h 16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138 Toward York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
7
274.6 mi into trip | ~5h 17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward York Road, Oak Brook

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward York Road, Oak Brook

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Warsaw, IL and Berwyn, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Rock Falls.

Rock Island

97.2 mi in | ~2h 1m | via IL 110

Rock Falls

135.4 mi in | ~2h 42m | via IL 110

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
IL 110 135 mi 2h 28m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 60.1 mi 1h 7m
US 61 36.5 mi 42m
US 34 28.6 mi 35m
West Cermak Road 6.5 mi 12m
US 136 5.1 mi 8m
County Highway 32 3.7 mi 6m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 3.7 mi 4m
Longest stretch: IL 110 — 135 mi, about 2h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, IL and Berwyn, IL.

1

Start on Main Street

50 ft · 6 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto North 6th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 6th Street
3

Continue on County Highway 32

3.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway 32
4

Continue on Warsaw Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Warsaw Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 136

5.1 mi · 8 min · US 136
6

Continue on US 61; US 218

36 mi · 42 min · US 61; US 218
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 34 East, IA 163 East
8

Merge onto US 34; IA 163

28 mi · 34 min · US 34; IA 163
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit onto US 34

0.4 mi · 51 sec · US 34
10

Merge onto US 34; US 67; IL 110

22 mi · 25 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
11

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 110

32 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
12

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110

6.3 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Toward I 80 West: Des Moines
13

Take the exit onto IL 110

135 mi · 2 hr 28 min · IL 110
Exit 4B Toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110

3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 138 Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 138 Toward York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

130 ft · 8 sec
Toward York Road, Oak Brook
18

Turn left onto York Road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · York Road
19

Turn left onto 22nd Street

0.5 mi · 59 sec · 22nd Street
Use the left lane.
20

Continue on West Cermak Road

6.0 mi · 10 min · West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
21

Continue on West Cermak Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
22

Arrive at destination

West Cermak Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 141 miles from Warsaw, IL, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 62 miles or 1h 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 141 miles or 2h 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berwyn, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Warsaw, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Warsaw, IL

This is one driving day of about 281.9 miles and 5h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Warsaw, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on IL 110 for about 135 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 141 mi from Warsaw, IL · 2h 49m into the drive

city in Knox County, State of Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Knoxville, IL

141 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Aledo, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dayton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141 miles from Warsaw, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before IL 110 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135 miles.

Arriving in Berwyn, IL

The final approach into Berwyn, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Berwyn, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 281.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.07 one way

$88.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $48.39 $96.78
premium $4.89 $54.25 $108.50
diesel $5.61 $62.24 $124.48

Estimated Tolls: $0.22

Reagan Memorial Tollway (3.7 mi) $0.22

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 84.6 1 $29.60 $13.53
Efficient EV 70.5 0 $24.67 $11.28
EV Truck/SUV 112.8 1 $39.47 $18.04

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Warsaw, IL

Afternoon in Warsaw on Thursday

Local time

1:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Berwyn, IL

Afternoon in Berwyn on Thursday

Local time

1:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Knoxville, IL

141 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 30m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Warsaw, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 281.9 miles and takes about 5h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 110, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, US 61. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141 miles from Warsaw, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 281.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 97.2 miles (IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.4 miles (IL 110): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 274.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Warsaw, IL and Berwyn, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Rock Falls.

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