How far is Berwyn, IL from Vandalia, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Vandalia, IL is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Vandalia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Vandalia.
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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
188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
29.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana
2134 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Gallatin Street
34 m · 2 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Gallatin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Vandalia.
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
188 mi · 03h 24m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Vandalia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Vandalia?
The road trip is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Thomasboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Berwyn and 120.4 miles from Vandalia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.1 miles (339.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 7:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Vandalia.
Stop Ideas Near Thomasboro
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 Thomasboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Vandalia. Straight-line distance: 211.06 mi (339.67 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vandalia
Township in Fayette County, Illinois
| Population | 6,662 |
| Coordinates | 38.9606000, -89.0936800 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vandalia (-89.09368, 38.9606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $32.05 | $64.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.15 | $72.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.56 | $79.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.08 | $90.17 |
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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