How far is Berwyn, IL from Alton, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Alton, IL is about 277.7 miles (446.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 05h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Alton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Alton.
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Start on West Cermak Road
28 m · 6 sec · West Cermak Road
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Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue
702 ft · 22 sec · Oak Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Harlem Avenue
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Turn right
42 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
125.9 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
62.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 140: Alton, Greenville
1756 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
1 km · 1 min · East State Street
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Continue on State Route 140
9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140
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Continue on East Bethalto Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Bethalto Drive
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Continue on East MacArthur Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · East MacArthur Drive
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Continue on West Macarthur Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Macarthur Drive
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Continue on College Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · College Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward College Avenue
121 m · 8 sec · College Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto College Avenue
1355 ft · 27 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Piasa Street
1877 ft · 37 sec · Piasa Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
662 ft · 31 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Alby Street
36 m · 5 sec · Alby Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alby Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Alton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
126 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Alton?
The road trip is about 277.7 miles (446.9 km) and usually takes 05h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.9 miles from Berwyn and 138.8 miles from Alton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.96 one way or $73.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Berwyn and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alton.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funks Grove.
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Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Alton. Straight-line distance: 240.1 mi (386.41 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alton
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,049 |
| Coordinates | 38.8906000, -90.1842800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alton (-90.18428, 38.8906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $36.96 | $73.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.68 | $83.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.61 | $91.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.98 | $103.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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