How far is Mount Carmel, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Mount Carmel, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
289.05 mi
05h 07m
Flight
237.67 mi
382.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.67 mi
Kilometers
382.49 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.05 mi
Kilometers
465.18 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 4:31 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Carmel
Thu, Apr 16, 9:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Carmel
2026-04-15T23:24
Arrive Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 4:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Carmel
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tolono
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Mount Carmel
141.9 mi
02h 33m
To Berwyn
147.1 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel and Berwyn.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    23 m · 5 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    1988 ft · 60 sec · North Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 9th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 9th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 15

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Route 15

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 920N

    2938 ft · 50 sec · 920N

  7. 7

    Continue on 910N

    1162 ft · 20 sec · 910N

  8. 8

    Continue on 900N

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 900N

  9. 9

    Continue on East Elm Street

    2290 ft · 41 sec · East Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 500E

    24 mi · 33 min · 500E

  11. 11

    Continue on South West Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South West Street

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 1100 East

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East

  13. 13

    Continue on South Van Buren Street

    11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    36.3 mi · 54 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16

  17. 17

    Continue on Charleston Avenue East

    2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign

    2575 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    152 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

    159 m · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vollmer Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Cermak Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
152 mi · 53%
500E
24 mi · 8%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 4%
South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 4%
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 4%
State Route 15
10.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

152 mi · 02h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
237.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tolono
02h 33m from Mount Carmel
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Mount Carmel and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Carmel to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Tolono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.9 miles from Mount Carmel and 147.1 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.46 one way or $76.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Mount Carmel and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Tolono

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

37 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

55 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

57 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Carmel and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 237.67 mi (382.49 km).

Mount Carmel

#1 Mount Carmel

City in and county seat of Wasbash County, Illinois, United States

Population6,813
Coordinates38.4108800, -87.7614200
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: East 5th Street (-87.761419, 38.410879)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.2 gal
38.61 L · about $38.46
Round trip
$76.93
20.4 gal · 77.22 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.3 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.46 $76.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.38 $86.76
Premium $4.65 $47.47 $94.94
Diesel $5.30 $54.10 $108.20

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 Mount Carmel and Berwyn. The current time is 23:24:23.

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.