How far is Berwyn, IL from Carterville, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Carterville, IL is about 321.4 miles (517.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.7 miles (467.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
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.
Township in Douglas County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Carterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Carterville.
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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
37.4 mi · 40 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
2421 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
913 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Deyoung Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · West Deyoung Street
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Continue on IL-13
3 mi · 4 min · IL-13
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Turn right onto South Division Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Division Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Carterville.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Carterville?
The road trip is about 321.4 miles (517.3 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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 160.9 miles from Berwyn and 160.6 miles from Carterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.7 miles (467.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 $45.63 one way or $91.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carterville.
Stop Ideas Near Arcola
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 Arcola.
Mattoon station
Illinois Terminal
Effingham
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Carterville. Straight-line distance: 290.71 mi (467.86 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carterville
City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,834 |
| Coordinates | 37.7600500, -89.0773000 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carterville (-89.0773, 37.76005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $45.63 | $91.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.46 | $102.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.31 | $112.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.18 | $128.36 |
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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