How far is Berwyn, IL from Arthur, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Arthur, IL is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.8 mi
03h 27m
Flight
151.78 mi
244.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.78 mi
Kilometers
244.27 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.8 mi
Kilometers
274.88 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arthur
Tue, Apr 14, 11:08 PM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Wed, Apr 15, 2:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-14T19:40
Arrive Arthur
Tue, Apr 14, 11:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berwyn
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Onarga
IL

Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Berwyn
85.4 mi
01h 43m
To Arthur
85.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cermak Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue

    11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Cicero Avenue

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    126.1 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Tolono, Pesotum, Tuscola

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    8 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    825 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto County Road 950 North

    8.9 mi · 13 min · County Road 950 North

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Route 36

    3077 ft · 57 sec · United States Route 36

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North County Road 000 East

    4.6 mi · 6 min · North County Road 000 East

  13. 13

    Continue on North Vine Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Vine Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Vine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Arthur.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
127 mi · 74%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 7%
County Road 950 North
8.91 mi · 5%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 4%
North County Road 000 East
4.63 mi · 3%
West Cermak Road
2.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
151.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onarga
01h 43m from Berwyn
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arthur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Onarga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Berwyn and 85.4 miles from Arthur.

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

The direct path is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arthur.

Stop Ideas Near Onarga

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

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

Kankakee

46 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

47 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Dwight station

55 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Arthur. Straight-line distance: 151.78 mi (244.27 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Arthur

#2 Arthur

Village in Illinois, United States

Population2,192
Coordinates39.7147600, -88.4722800
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Arthur (-88.47228, 39.71476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.82 L · about $22.74
Round trip
$45.48
12.06 gal · 45.64 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.74 $45.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.65 $51.29
Premium $4.65 $28.06 $56.13
Diesel $5.30 $31.98 $63.97

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Arthur. The current time is 19:40:22.

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.