How far is Berwyn, IL from Fairmont City, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Fairmont City, IL is about 282 miles (453.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.2 miles (405.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Fairmont City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Fairmont City.
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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
85.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 111: Wood River, Washington Park, Great River Road North
950 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left
1966 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Collinsville Road
793 ft · 18 sec · Collinsville Road
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Turn right onto Kingshighway
1.1 km · 1 min · Kingshighway
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Turn left onto Thomas Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Thomas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Fairmont City.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Sunny near Fairmont City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Fairmont City?
The road trip is about 282 miles (453.9 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.1 miles from Berwyn and 141 miles from Fairmont City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.2 miles (405.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.52 one way or $75.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Sunny near Fairmont City.
Stop Ideas Near McLean
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.
Lincoln
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Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Fairmont City. Straight-line distance: 252.19 mi (405.86 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairmont City
Town in Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,439 |
| Coordinates | 38.6497700, -90.0931600 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairmont City (-90.09316, 38.64977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $3.77 | $37.52 | $75.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.32 | $84.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.31 | $92.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.77 | $105.55 |
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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