How far is Berwyn, IL from Somerset, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Somerset, IL is about 341.6 miles (549.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292 miles (470 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
341.65 mi
06h 49m
Flight
292.06 mi
470.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.06 mi
Kilometers
470.02 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.65 mi
Kilometers
549.83 km
Drive Time
06h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Apr 16, 5:02 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 11:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-15T22:13
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Apr 16, 5:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:49 PM to 2:19 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berwyn
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Humboldt
IL

Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America

From Berwyn
170.9 mi
03h 24m
To Somerset
170.7 mi
03h 24m

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
86°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

    1972 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    115 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    31.6 mi · 48 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1 km · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Commercial Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Commercial Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highway 145

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 145

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Deneal Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Deneal Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Deneal Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Deneal Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Deneal Road

    1894 ft · 1 min · Deneal Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Somerset Road

    35 m · 5 sec · Somerset Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Somerset Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
255 mi · 75%
East Main Street
31.7 mi · 9%
Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi · 6%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 3%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 2%
Highway 145
5.95 mi · 2%
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

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.

Drive Time
06h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
292 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Humboldt
03h 24m from Berwyn
Leave By
10:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwyn and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 341.6 miles (549.8 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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 170.9 miles from Berwyn and 170.7 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 292 miles (470 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 CDT. 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 $45.48 one way or $90.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwyn and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Humboldt

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

14 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

57 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

57 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

80 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 292.06 mi (470.02 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population3,955
Coordinates37.6544900, -88.4572700
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Somerset (-88.45727, 37.65449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 550 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.06 gal
45.64 L · about $45.48
Round trip
$90.96
24.12 gal · 91.28 L
Estimated CO2
107.2 kg one way
Round trip: 214.4 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.48 $90.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.29 $102.58
Premium $4.65 $56.13 $112.25
Diesel $5.30 $63.97 $127.93

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 Somerset. The current time is 22:13:02.

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.