How far is Berwyn, IL from Centralia, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Centralia, IL is about 266 miles (428.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.4 miles (386.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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
266.01 mi
05h 05m
Flight
240.4 mi
386.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.4 mi
Kilometers
386.88 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.01 mi
Kilometers
428.1 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centralia
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Centralia
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:50 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

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
Champaign
IL

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

From Berwyn
133.1 mi
02h 32m
To Centralia
132.9 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.9 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    2330 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    25 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Poplar Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Poplar

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street

    135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on N Mine St

    990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St

  15. 15

    Continue on North Mine Street

    3231 ft · 54 sec · North Mine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 180 E

    4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 E

  17. 17

    Continue on North Commercial Street

    2996 ft · 51 sec · North Commercial Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Poplar Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Poplar Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Poplar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
230 mi · 86%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 4%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 2%
County Road 180 E
4.38 mi · 2%
Poplar
2.74 mi · 1%
East Poplar Street
2.72 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

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
240.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Champaign
02h 32m from Berwyn
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Sunny near Centralia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266 miles (428.1 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.1 miles from Berwyn and 132.9 miles from Centralia.

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

The direct path is about 240.4 miles (386.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.41 one way or $70.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Sunny near Centralia.

Stop Ideas Near Champaign

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

23 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

71 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Centralia. Straight-line distance: 240.4 mi (386.88 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Centralia

Township in Marion County, Illinois

Population12,142
Coordinates38.5250500, -89.1334000
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Centralia (-89.1334, 38.52505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.53 L · about $35.41
Round trip
$70.82
18.78 gal · 71.06 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.41 $70.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.94 $79.87
Premium $4.65 $43.70 $87.40
Diesel $5.30 $49.80 $99.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Centralia. The current time is 03:53:28.

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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.