How far is Berwyn, IL from Royalton, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Royalton, IL is about 313.5 miles (504.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.3 miles (456 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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
313.45 mi
05h 59m
Flight
283.33 mi
455.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.33 mi
Kilometers
455.98 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.45 mi
Kilometers
504.45 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Royalton
Thu, Apr 16, 5:18 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 11:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-15T23:19
Arrive Royalton
Thu, Apr 16, 5:18 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
11:59 AM to 1:59 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
5:02 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
Tuscola
IL

City in Illinois

From Berwyn
156.8 mi
02h 59m
To Royalton
156.6 mi
02h 59m

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
84°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    27.1 mi · 29 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 149: West Frankfort, Zeigler

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Illinois Route 149

    1383 ft · 29 sec · Illinois Route 149

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Route 149

    29 m · 2 sec · Illinois Route 149

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Illinois Route 149

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Illinois Route 149

  13. 13

    Continue on Linden Street

    2231 ft · 50 sec · Linden Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 3rd South Street

    21 m · 1 sec · 3rd South Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd South Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
255 mi · 81%
Ken Gray Expressway
27.1 mi · 9%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 4%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 2%
Illinois Route 149
5.73 mi · 2%
South Main Street
4.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
283.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscola
02h 59m from Berwyn
Leave By
5:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwyn and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Royalton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 313.5 miles (504.5 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?

Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.8 miles from Berwyn and 156.6 miles from Royalton.

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

The direct path is about 283.3 miles (456 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 5:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.71 one way or $83.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwyn and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Royalton.

Stop Ideas Near Tuscola

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

35 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

36 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

58 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

66 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Royalton. Straight-line distance: 283.33 mi (455.98 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Royalton

City in Minnesota

Population1,110
Coordinates37.8769900, -89.1145200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Royalton (-89.11452, 37.87699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.06 gal
41.87 L · about $41.71
Round trip
$83.41
22.12 gal · 83.74 L
Estimated CO2
98.3 kg one way
Round trip: 196.6 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.71 $83.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.04 $94.08
Premium $4.65 $51.47 $102.95
Diesel $5.30 $58.66 $117.32

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 Royalton. The current time is 23:19:38.

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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.