How far is Berwyn, IL from Carbondale, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Carbondale, IL is about 328.3 miles (528.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294.7 miles (474.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
328.33 mi
06h 14m
Flight
294.73 mi
474.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.73 mi
Kilometers
474.32 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.33 mi
Kilometers
528.39 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carbondale
Sat, Apr 11, 10:55 PM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Sun, Apr 12, 5:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-11T16:40
Arrive Carbondale
Sat, Apr 11, 10:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berwyn
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Arcola
IL

Township in Douglas County, Illinois

From Berwyn
164.3 mi
03h 07m
To Carbondale
164 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    37.4 mi · 40 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale

    2421 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale

    913 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Deyoung Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · West Deyoung Street

  13. 13

    Continue on IL-13

    11 mi · 17 min · IL-13

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
255 mi · 78%
Ken Gray Expressway
37.4 mi · 11%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 4%
IL-13
11 mi · 3%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 2%
West Deyoung Street
3.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
294.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcola
03h 07m from Berwyn
Leave By
11:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carbondale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 328.3 miles (528.4 km) and usually takes 06h 14m 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?

Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.3 miles from Berwyn and 164 miles from Carbondale.

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

The direct path is about 294.7 miles (474.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 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 $43.71 one way or $87.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carbondale.

Stop Ideas Near Arcola

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

23 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

48 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

66 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

71 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Carbondale. Straight-line distance: 294.73 mi (474.32 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Carbondale

City in Illinois, USA

Population25,036
Coordinates37.7272700, -89.2167500
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Carbondale (-89.21675, 37.72727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 528 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.59 gal
43.86 L · about $43.71
Round trip
$87.41
23.18 gal · 87.72 L
Estimated CO2
103 kg one way
Round trip: 206 kg / 454 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.71 $87.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.29 $98.58
Premium $4.65 $53.94 $107.88
Diesel $5.30 $61.47 $122.95

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Carbondale. The current time is 16:40:58.

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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.