How far is Berwyn, IL from Taylorville, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Taylorville, IL is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Ford County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Taylorville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Taylorville.
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Start on West Cermak Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Cicero Avenue
6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
110.8 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Decatur
2596 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
47.6 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
2607 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Pana
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2218 ft · 54 sec
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Merge left
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Water Street
845 ft · 11 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto East Park Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Park Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
1418 ft · 1 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
108 m · 18 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
63 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Taylorville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Taylorville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Taylorville?
The road trip is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Paxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Berwyn and 104.1 miles from Taylorville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 8:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.72 one way or $55.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Taylorville.
Stop Ideas Near Paxton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paxton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Taylorville. Straight-line distance: 177.4 mi (285.49 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taylorville
City in Christian County, Illinois
| Population | 10,280 |
| Coordinates | 39.5489400, -89.2945300 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylorville (-89.29453, 39.54894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.72 | $55.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.26 | $62.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.21 | $68.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.98 | $77.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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