How far is Berwyn, IL from Carthage, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Carthage, IL is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Carthage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Carthage.
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Start on West Cermak Road
2705 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road
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Continue on Cermak Road
6 mi · 11 min · Cermak Road
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Continue on 22nd Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 22nd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
57 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 88 Toll West: Aurora
1709 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
23.5 mi · 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
37.4 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 251: Rochelle, Mendota
2006 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
103 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
120 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
8 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto South Chana Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Chana Road
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Turn left onto East Flagg Road
5.4 mi · 13 min · East Flagg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Flagg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Carthage.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
37.4 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Mostly Cloudy near Carthage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Carthage?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maple Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Berwyn and 43.3 miles from Carthage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.05 one way or $28.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Berwyn and Mostly Cloudy near Carthage.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Park
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 Maple Park.
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Naperville
Rockford, Illinois
Mendota station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Carthage. Straight-line distance: 78.33 mi (126.06 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carthage
Carthage is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9189200, -89.3137100 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carthage (-89.31371, 41.91892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $4.61 | $14.05 | $28.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $15.98 | $31.96 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $17.67 | $35.34 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $20.11 | $40.21 |
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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