How far is Berwyn, IL from Bethany, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Bethany, IL is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
193.35 mi
03h 53m
Flight
160.17 mi
257.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.17 mi
Kilometers
257.77 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.35 mi
Kilometers
311.17 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethany
Thu, Apr 16, 10:56 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 2:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-16T07:02
Arrive Bethany
Thu, Apr 16, 10:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buckley
IL

Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Berwyn
96.7 mi
01h 56m
To Bethany
96.7 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.8 mi · 2 hr

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Decatur

    2596 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 48: Oreana, Decatur

    2140 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on South Mount Zion Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Mount Zion Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Route 121

    12.8 mi · 18 min · North State Route 121

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    1704 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    42 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Lincoln Street

    17 m · 4 sec · North Lincoln Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    31 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
111 mi · 58%
I 72 West
37 mi · 19%
North State Route 121
12.8 mi · 7%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 6%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 3%
West Cermak Road
2.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
160.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckley
01h 56m from Berwyn
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Berwyn and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bethany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Buckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Berwyn and 96.7 miles from Bethany.

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

The direct path is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.72 one way or $51.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buckley

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

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

Rantoul

33 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

56 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac station

59 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 160.17 mi (257.77 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bethany

Village in Illinois, United States

Population1,210
Coordinates39.6455900, -88.7381300
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Bethany (-88.73813, 39.64559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.83 L · about $25.72
Round trip
$51.44
13.64 gal · 51.66 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.72 $51.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.01 $58.01
Premium $4.65 $31.74 $63.48
Diesel $5.30 $36.17 $72.35

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Bethany. The current time is 07:02:56.

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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.