How far is Berwyn, IL from Marion, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Marion, IL is about 258.5 miles (416 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
258.51 mi
05h 29m
Flight
228.57 mi
367.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.57 mi
Kilometers
367.85 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.51 mi
Kilometers
416.03 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 PM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Sun, Apr 19, 6:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-19T07:47
Arrive Marion
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Champaign
IL

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

From Berwyn
129.4 mi
02h 44m
To Marion
129.2 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    156.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston

    1676 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East

  9. 9

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  10. 10

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  16. 16

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  18. 18

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 1700E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E

  20. 20

    Continue on North 1250th Street

    13.3 mi · 20 min · North 1250th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Van Buren Street

    11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 1100 East

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East

  23. 23

    Continue on North West Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North West Street

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 1150

    12.3 mi · 17 min · County Road 1150

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 2050N

    2.9 mi · 11 min · 2050N

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2050N

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
157 mi · 61%
North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 5%
County Road 1150
12.3 mi · 5%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 4%
South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 4%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 49m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
228.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Champaign
02h 44m from Berwyn
Leave By
6:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.5 miles (416 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.4 miles from Berwyn and 129.2 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.39 one way or $68.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Champaign

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

23 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

71 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Marion. Straight-line distance: 228.57 mi (367.85 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Marion

City in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States

Population17,417
Coordinates38.5511600, -88.1083700
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Marion (-88.10837, 38.55116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.12 gal
34.53 L · about $34.39
Round trip
$68.78
18.24 gal · 69.06 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 162.1 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.39 $68.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.79 $77.57
Premium $4.65 $42.44 $84.89
Diesel $5.30 $48.37 $96.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Marion. The current time is 07:47:29.

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.