How far is Somerset, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Somerset, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 346.5 miles (557.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292 miles (470 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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
346.5 mi
05h 45m
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
346.5 mi
Kilometers
557.63 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 2:27 AM CDT
Return by in Somerset
Thu, Apr 16, 8:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-04-15T20:42
Arrive Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 2:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
5:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
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
Humboldt
IL

Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America

From Somerset
170.8 mi
02h 52m
To Berwyn
175.7 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 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 Somerset and Berwyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Somerset Road

    35 m · 12 sec · Somerset Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Deneal Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Deneal Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Deneal Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Deneal Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Commercial Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Commercial Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1 km · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    53 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    31.6 mi · 48 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    124 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto West Main Street

    3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    24 mi · 26 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    178.5 mi · 3 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

    159 m · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vollmer Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Cermak Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
179 mi · 52%
Ken Gray Expressway
91.4 mi · 26%
North Main Street
31.6 mi · 9%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 3%
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 3%
Deneal Road
8.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

179 mi · 03h 12m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.5 mi
292 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Humboldt
02h 52m from Somerset
Leave By
5:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Somerset 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 Somerset to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 346.5 miles (557.6 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from Somerset and 175.7 miles from Berwyn.

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 54.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.12 one way or $92.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Somerset and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 292.06 mi (470.02 km).

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#1 Somerset

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population3,955
Coordinates37.6544900, -88.4572700
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset Road (-88.457217, 37.65454)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 558 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.23 gal
46.28 L · about $46.12
Round trip
$92.24
24.46 gal · 92.56 L
Estimated CO2
108.7 kg one way
Round trip: 217.4 kg / 479 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.12 $92.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.01 $104.03
Premium $4.65 $56.92 $113.84
Diesel $5.30 $64.87 $129.74

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 Somerset and Berwyn. The current time is 20:42:04.

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.