How far is Berwyn, IL from Mount Carmel, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Mount Carmel, IL is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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
284.12 mi
05h 59m
Flight
237.67 mi
382.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.67 mi
Kilometers
382.49 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.12 mi
Kilometers
457.24 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Carmel
Thu, Apr 16, 7:05 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 1:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-16T01:05
Arrive Mount Carmel
Thu, Apr 16, 7:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 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

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
Tolono
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Berwyn
142.2 mi
02h 59m
To Mount Carmel
142 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Mount Carmel.

  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

    24 mi · 33 min · County Road 1150

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    2290 ft · 39 sec · East Elm Street

  26. 26

    Continue on 900N

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 900N

  27. 27

    Continue on 910N

    1162 ft · 20 sec · 910N

  28. 28

    Continue on 920N

    2938 ft · 50 sec · 920N

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Route 15

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Route 15

  31. 31

    Continue on West 9th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 9th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    1988 ft · 60 sec · North Market Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    23 m · 3 sec · East 5th Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
157 mi · 55%
County Road 1150
24 mi · 8%
North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 5%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 4%
South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 4%
State Route 15
10.6 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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
237.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tolono
02h 59m from Berwyn
Leave By
5:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Berwyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Mount Carmel?

The road trip is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Tolono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Berwyn and 142 miles from Mount Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 5:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.82 one way or $75.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Berwyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Tolono

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

37 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

55 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

57 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Mount Carmel. Straight-line distance: 237.67 mi (382.49 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Mount Carmel

#2 Mount Carmel

City in and county seat of Wasbash County, Illinois, United States

Population6,813
Coordinates38.4108800, -87.7614200
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Mount Carmel (-87.76142, 38.41088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.03 gal
37.95 L · about $37.82
Round trip
$75.65
20.06 gal · 75.9 L
Estimated CO2
89.1 kg one way
Round trip: 178.3 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.82 $75.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.66 $85.32
Premium $4.65 $46.68 $93.36
Diesel $5.30 $53.20 $106.40

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 Mount Carmel. The current time is 01:05:33.

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.