The drive from Berwyn, IL to Dale, IL covers 312.2 miles and takes about 6h 2m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, South Cicero Avenue, IL 142 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 254.2 miles on I 57.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
156.1 miles from Berwyn, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 1m into the drive
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Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 2m. Total distance: 312.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 2m highway drive covering 312.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and South Cicero Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 254.2 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 254.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and South Cicero Avenue. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 312.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 209.9 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.5 mi into trip|~5m in|IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
21.4 mi into trip|~36m in|I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
209.9 mi into trip|~4h in|I 57
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
5
275.6 mi into trip|~5h 11m in|I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 64 East: Louisville
6
286.3 mi into trip|~5h 22m in
Take the exit toward Belle Rive, Bluford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 89
Toward Belle Rive, Bluford
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Berwyn, IL and Dale, IL, road signs point toward Belle Rive and Bluford.
Belle Rive
286.3 mi in|~5h 22m
Bluford
286.3 mi in|~5h 22m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
254.2 mi
4h 34m
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi
18m
IL 142
11.5 mi
17m
I 64
10.7 mi
11m
County Road 1165 East
6.8 mi
10m
Cicero Avenue
6.6 mi
10m
County Road 6
3.8 mi
5m
West Cermak Road
2.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 254.2 mi, about 4h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Dale, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
2.5 mi·5 min·West Cermak Road
2
Turn right onto IL 50
12 mi·18 min·South Cicero Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on IL 50
6.6 mi·10 min·Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn left onto 167th Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·167th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
6
Merge onto I 57
188 mi·3 hr 23 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57
66 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
11 mi·11 min·I 64
Toward I 64 East: Louisville
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·35 sec
Exit 89Toward Belle Rive, Bluford
10
Turn right onto County Highway 17
0.1 mi·15 sec·County Highway 17
11
Continue on Brehm Lane
2.2 mi·3 min·Brehm Lane
12
Continue on North Main Street
0.4 mi·45 sec·North Main Street
13
Turn left onto IL 142
12 mi·17 min·IL 142
14
Continue on IL 142
3.8 mi·5 min·County Road 6
15
Turn right onto IL 142
0.3 mi·33 sec·South Washington Street
16
Turn left onto IL 14
446 ft·9 sec·East Randolph Street
17
Turn right onto IL 142
0.3 mi·25 sec·South Jackson Street
18
Continue on IL 142
6.8 mi·10 min·County Road 1165 East
19
Arrive at destination
IL 142
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.1 miles from Berwyn, IL, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 254.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 69 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.1 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dale, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Berwyn, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Berwyn, IL
This is one driving day of about 312.2 miles and 6h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Berwyn, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 254.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.1 mi from Berwyn, IL
· 3h 1m into the drive
The midpoint is around 156.1 miles from Berwyn, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 254.2 miles.
Arriving in Dale, IL
The final approach into Dale, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dale, IL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 10.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.81 one way
$97.62 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg109 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$53.59
$107.18
premium
$4.89
$60.08
$120.16
diesel
$5.61
$68.93
$137.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
21 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Mattoon, Illinois
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Champaign, Illinois
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Champaign, Illinois
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Mattoon, Illinois
Blink
1 DCFC
Other: 6
ChargePoint: 4
Blink: 4
EV Connect: 2
Tesla: 2
Tesla Destination: 2
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
93.7
1
$32.78
$14.99
Efficient EV
78.1
0
$27.32
$12.49
EV Truck/SUV
124.9
1
$43.71
$19.98
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Berwyn, IL
Morning
in Berwyn on Saturday
Local time
10:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dale, IL
Morning
in Dale on Saturday
Local time
10:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 2m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Dale, IL covers 312.2 miles and takes about 6h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, South Cicero Avenue, IL 142. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.1 miles from Berwyn, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 312.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 209.9 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Berwyn, IL and Dale, IL, road signs point toward Belle Rive and Bluford.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
