How far is Berwyn, IL from Kingston, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Kingston, IL is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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
281.38 mi
05h 26m
Flight
219.82 mi
353.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.82 mi
Kilometers
353.77 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.38 mi
Kilometers
452.84 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Thu, Apr 16, 4:36 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-15T23:10
Arrive Kingston
Thu, Apr 16, 4:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 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
McLean
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Berwyn
140.6 mi
02h 43m
To Kingston
140.8 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    125.9 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

    77.3 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Barry

    1770 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Township Road 1745E

    2705 ft · 1 min · Township Road 1745E

  12. 12

    Continue on Twnshp 1700E

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Twnshp 1700E

  13. 13

    Continue on East 2400th Street

    4.1 mi · 10 min · East 2400th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 400th Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · North 400th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 2500th Street

    148 m · 23 sec · East 2500th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 408th Avenue

    616 ft · 27 sec · North 408th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 408th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
126 mi · 45%
I 72 West
77.3 mi · 27%
I 55 South
65.1 mi · 23%
East 2400th Street
4.09 mi · 1%
Twnshp 1700E
3.18 mi · 1%
South Harlem Avenue
2.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.6 mi
219.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
02h 43m from Berwyn
Leave By
6:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwyn and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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 140.6 miles from Berwyn and 140.8 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 6:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.45 one way or $74.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwyn and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingston.

Stop Ideas Near McLean

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McLean and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

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865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
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Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.

RAIL

Lincoln

25 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

27 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

59 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 219.82 mi (353.77 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

Village in Illinois, USA

Population1,160
Coordinates39.8167100, -91.0279100
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Kingston (-91.02791, 39.81671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.93 gal
37.59 L · about $37.45
Round trip
$74.89
19.86 gal · 75.18 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.5 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.45 $74.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.23 $84.46
Premium $4.65 $46.21 $92.43
Diesel $5.30 $52.67 $105.34

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Kingston. The current time is 23:10:07.

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.