How far is Berwyn, IL from Edwardsville, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Edwardsville, IL is about 268.3 miles (431.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.8 miles (384.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Edwardsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Edwardsville.
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Start on West Cermak Road
28 m · 6 sec · West Cermak Road
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Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue
702 ft · 22 sec · Oak Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Harlem Avenue
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Turn right
42 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
125.9 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
69.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 143: Edwardsville, Marine
1664 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
1926 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto South Buchanan Street
37 m · 2 sec · South Buchanan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Buchanan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Edwardsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
126 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Berwyn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Edwardsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Edwardsville?
The road trip is about 268.3 miles (431.8 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.2 miles from Berwyn and 134.2 miles from Edwardsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.8 miles (384.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.18 one way or $88.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Berwyn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Edwardsville.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Edwardsville. Straight-line distance: 238.79 mi (384.3 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edwardsville
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 25,189 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -89.9531600 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edwardsville (-89.95316, 38.81144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $4.67 | $44.18 | $88.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $50.12 | $100.23 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $55.28 | $110.55 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $62.23 | $124.45 |
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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