How far is Berwyn, IL from Mackinaw, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Mackinaw, IL is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.52 mi
02h 59m
Flight
121.85 mi
196.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.85 mi
Kilometers
196.1 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.52 mi
Kilometers
240.63 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mackinaw
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-23T01:41
Arrive Mackinaw
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berwyn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Odell
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Berwyn
74.8 mi
01h 29m
To Mackinaw
74.8 mi
01h 29m

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
7 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 117: Goodfield

    1470 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Eureka Street

    1609 ft · 42 sec · South Eureka Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Martin Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Martin Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 1300 East

    1108 ft · 19 sec · County Road 1300 East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · County Line Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Dee-Mac Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Dee-Mac Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Dee Mac Road

    2380 ft · 1 min · Dee Mac Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    853 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Fast Avenue

    138 m · 12 sec · East Fast Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fast Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
120 mi · 80%
I 74 West
15.1 mi · 10%
Dee-Mac Road
5.58 mi · 4%
South Harlem Avenue
2.83 mi · 2%
County Line Road
2.07 mi · 1%
West Martin Drive
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

120 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
01h 29m from Berwyn
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Mackinaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Berwyn and 74.8 miles from Mackinaw.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Odell

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

13 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

57 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Mackinaw. Straight-line distance: 121.85 mi (196.1 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Mackinaw

#2 Mackinaw

City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States of America

Population2,430
Coordinates40.5369800, -89.3575900
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Mackinaw (-89.35759, 40.53698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.97 L · about $19.91
Round trip
$39.82
10.56 gal · 39.94 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.91 $39.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.46 $44.91
Premium $4.65 $24.57 $49.15
Diesel $5.30 $28.01 $56.01

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 Mackinaw. The current time is 01:41:34.

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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.