How far is Berwyn, IL from Coal City, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Coal City, IL is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.34 mi
01h 11m
Flight
46.46 mi
74.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.46 mi
Kilometers
74.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.34 mi
Kilometers
87.45 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coal City
Sat, Apr 18, 6:24 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Sat, Apr 18, 7:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-18T05:12
Arrive Coal City
Sat, Apr 18, 6:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berwyn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Crystal Lawns
IL

Census designated place

From Berwyn
27.2 mi
00h 35m
To Coal City
27.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Coal City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cermak Road

    28 m · 6 sec · West Cermak Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue

    702 ft · 22 sec · Oak Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Harlem Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    42 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    47.3 mi · 58 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 113: Coal City, Kankakee

    1649 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Coal City Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Coal City Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Division Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Division Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Division Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
47.3 mi · 87%
South Harlem Avenue
2.83 mi · 5%
East Division Street
2.01 mi · 4%
Riverside Drive
0.75 mi · 1%
West Coal City Road
0.7 mi · 1%
IL 113
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

47.3 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Lawns
00h 35m from Berwyn
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwyn and Rain Showers near Coal City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Coal City?

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Crystal Lawns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Berwyn and 27.2 miles from Coal City.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwyn and Rain Showers near Coal City.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

8 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

23 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

36 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Coal City. Straight-line distance: 46.46 mi (74.77 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Coal City

#2 Coal City

Village in United States of America

Population5,351
Coordinates41.2878100, -88.2856200
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Coal City (-88.28562, 41.28781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.48
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.24 $14.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $4.65 $8.94 $17.87
Diesel $5.30 $10.18 $20.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Coal City. The current time is 05:12:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.