How far is Berwyn, IL from Saint Joseph, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Saint Joseph, IL is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.42 mi
02h 51m
Flight
120.84 mi
194.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.84 mi
Kilometers
194.47 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.42 mi
Kilometers
229.2 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 16, 5:16 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 8:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-16T02:25
Arrive Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 16, 5:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Clifton
IL

Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA

From Berwyn
71.3 mi
01h 25m
To Saint Joseph
71.1 mi
01h 25m

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
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Saint Joseph.

  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

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

    1336 ft · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1475 ft · 42 sec · North Neil Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Saint Joseph

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2798 ft · 56 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
106 mi · 74%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 8%
North Neil Street
11.3 mi · 8%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 5%
Market Street
3.43 mi · 2%
West Cermak Road
2.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 55m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
01h 25m from Berwyn
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Berwyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Berwyn and 71.1 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Berwyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

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

Kankakee

21 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

59 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 120.84 mi (194.47 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Joseph

Human settlement in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America

Population3,800
Coordinates40.1117000, -88.0417000
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Saint Joseph (-88.0417, 40.1117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.02 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.86
10.04 gal · 38.04 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.93 $37.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.65 $23.36 $46.73
Diesel $5.30 $26.63 $53.25

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 Saint Joseph. The current time is 02:25:07.

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.