How far is Berwyn, IL from Dale, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Dale, IL is about 312.2 miles (502.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m 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
312.2 mi
06h 02m
Flight
268.94 mi
432.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.94 mi
Kilometers
432.82 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.2 mi
Kilometers
502.44 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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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 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dale
Sat, Apr 18, 1:17 PM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Sat, Apr 18, 7:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-18T07:15
Arrive Dale
Sat, Apr 18, 1:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 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
11:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tuscola
IL

City in Illinois

From Berwyn
156.2 mi
03h 01m
To Dale
156 mi
03h 01m

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
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 64 East: Louisville

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Belle Rive, Bluford

    1901 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Highway 17

    736 ft · 15 sec · County Highway 17

  11. 11

    Continue on Brehm Lane

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Brehm Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2227 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 6

    3.8 mi · 6 min · County Road 6

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    1643 ft · 33 sec · South Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Randolph Street

    136 m · 10 sec · East Randolph Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Jackson Street

    1511 ft · 25 sec · South Jackson Street

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 1165 East

    6.8 mi · 10 min · County Road 1165 East

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1165 East

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
255 mi · 82%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 4%
I 64 East
10.7 mi · 3%
County Road 1165 East
6.78 mi · 2%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 2%
County Road 6
3.78 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 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
268.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscola
03h 01m from Berwyn
Leave By
11:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwyn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.2 miles (502.4 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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?

Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.2 miles from Berwyn and 156 miles from Dale.

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

The direct path is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 $41.56 one way or $83.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwyn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dale.

Stop Ideas Near Tuscola

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

35 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

36 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

58 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

66 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Dale. Straight-line distance: 268.94 mi (432.82 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dale

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,205
Coordinates37.9950500, -88.4917200
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Dale (-88.49172, 37.99505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.02 gal
41.7 L · about $41.56
Round trip
$83.11
22.04 gal · 83.4 L
Estimated CO2
97.9 kg one way
Round trip: 195.9 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.56 $83.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.87 $93.74
Premium $4.65 $51.29 $102.57
Diesel $5.30 $58.45 $116.90

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 Dale. The current time is 07:15:20.

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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.