How far is Berwyn, IL from Cairo, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Cairo, IL is about 369.5 miles (594.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 342.8 miles (551.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Unincorporated community in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Cairo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Cairo.
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Start on West Cermak Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Cicero Avenue
6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
90 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, IL 3 North: Cairo
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left onto Washington Avenue
93 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Cairo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
188 mi · 03h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Sunny near Cairo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Cairo?
The road trip is about 369.5 miles (594.7 km) and usually takes 06h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paradise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.9 miles from Berwyn and 184.6 miles from Cairo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 342.8 miles (551.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.17 one way or $98.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Sunny near Cairo.
Stop Ideas Near Paradise
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradise.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Cairo. Straight-line distance: 342.8 mi (551.68 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cairo
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,989 |
| Coordinates | 37.0053300, -89.1764600 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cairo (-89.17646, 37.00533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 595 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $49.17 | $98.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.46 | $110.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $60.69 | $121.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $69.16 | $138.33 |
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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