How far is Carthage, IL from Berwyn, IL?
The driving distance from Carthage, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Kane County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Berwyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Berwyn.
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Start on East Flagg Road
5.4 mi · 13 min · East Flagg Road
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Turn right onto South Chana Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Chana Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
7.9 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
122 m · 9 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
81 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2198 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
58.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on York Road, Oak Brook
40 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto York Road
1347 ft · 31 sec · York Road
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Turn left onto 22nd Street
2695 ft · 59 sec · 22nd Street
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Continue on West Cermak Road
6 mi · 11 min · West Cermak Road
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Continue on West Cermak Road
2763 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carthage and Berwyn.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
58.3 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Carthage and Partly Sunny near Berwyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage to Berwyn?
The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Kaneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Carthage and 42.4 miles from Berwyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.96 one way or $27.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Carthage and Partly Sunny near Berwyn.
Stop Ideas Near Kaneville
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 Kaneville.
Plano
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 78.33 mi (126.06 km).
#1 Carthage
Carthage is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9189200, -89.3137100 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $4.61 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $15.88 | $31.75 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $17.56 | $35.11 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $19.97 | $39.95 |
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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