How far is Berwyn, IL from Makanda, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Makanda, IL is about 338.5 miles (544.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302 miles (486 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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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 06h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Makanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Makanda.
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Start on West Cermak Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Cicero Avenue
6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
37.4 mi · 40 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
2421 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
913 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Deyoung Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · West Deyoung Street
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Continue on IL-13
11.1 mi · 17 min · IL-13
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Turn left onto South University Avenue
2416 ft · 35 sec · South University Avenue
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Continue on South Illinois Avenue
7.8 mi · 9 min · South Illinois Avenue
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Turn left onto Makanda Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Makanda Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Makanda Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Makanda Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Baptist Hill Road
23 m · 3 sec · Baptist Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Baptist Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Makanda.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers leaving Berwyn and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Makanda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Makanda?
The road trip is about 338.5 miles (544.7 km) and usually takes 06h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.3 miles from Berwyn and 169.1 miles from Makanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302 miles (486 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.19 one way or $112.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers around Berwyn and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Makanda.
Stop Ideas Near Humboldt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Humboldt.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Makanda. Straight-line distance: 301.97 mi (485.98 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Makanda
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 529 |
| Coordinates | 37.6175500, -89.2089700 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Makanda (-89.20897, 37.61755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 545 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $4.71 | $56.19 | $112.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.32 | $63.46 | $126.92 |
| Premium | $5.87 | $70.12 | $140.25 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $79.09 | $158.18 |
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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