How far is Berwyn, IL from Energy, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Energy, IL is about 315.6 miles (507.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.2 miles (465.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m 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
315.59 mi
05h 57m
Flight
289.16 mi
465.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.16 mi
Kilometers
465.36 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.59 mi
Kilometers
507.9 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Energy
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 PM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Fri, Apr 24, 3:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-23T15:25
Arrive Energy
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 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
5:04 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
Tuscola
IL

City in Illinois

From Berwyn
158 mi
02h 58m
To Energy
157.6 mi
02h 58m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    32.7 mi · 35 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Johnston City, Herrin

    1506 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Herrin Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Herrin Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Herrin Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Park Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Park Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Pershing Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Pershing Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West College Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West College Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
255 mi · 81%
Ken Gray Expressway
32.7 mi · 10%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 4%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 2%
Herrin Road
3.06 mi · 1%
West Cermak Road
2.55 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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
289.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscola
02h 58m from Berwyn
Leave By
5:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Energy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315.6 miles (507.9 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?

Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158 miles from Berwyn and 157.6 miles from Energy.

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

The direct path is about 289.2 miles (465.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 5:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.01 one way or $84.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Energy. Straight-line distance: 289.16 mi (465.36 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

Village in Illinois

Population1,086
Coordinates37.7739400, -89.0264600
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Energy (-89.02646, 37.77394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.14 gal
42.16 L · about $42.01
Round trip
$84.02
22.28 gal · 84.32 L
Estimated CO2
99 kg one way
Round trip: 198 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.01 $84.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.38 $94.76
Premium $4.65 $51.85 $103.69
Diesel $5.30 $59.09 $118.17

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 Energy. The current time is 15:25:29.

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.