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Trip from Berwyn, IL to Saline, IL

Drive Time

6h 36m

Distance

333.6 mi

537 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 24m ★
6 AM
6h 36m
8 AM
7h 1m
10 AM
6h 45m
12 PM
6h 43m
3 PM
6h 46m
5 PM
6h 59m
8 PM
6h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Berwyn, IL, IL

Berwyn, IL

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Downtown Saline, IL, IL

Saline, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Berwyn, IL to Saline, IL covers 333.6 miles and takes about 6h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, South Cicero Avenue 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 $50.67 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

166.8 miles from Berwyn, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 36m highway drive covering 333.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. 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 18 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 Ken Gray Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 333.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
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
313 mi into trip | ~5h 51m in

Take the exit toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
6
313.3 mi into trip | ~5h 51m in

Keep slight left at fork toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale

Towns Along This Route

Between Berwyn, IL and Saline, IL, road signs point toward Marion and Carbondale.

Marion

313 mi in | ~5h 51m

Carbondale

313 mi in | ~5h 51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 254.2 mi 4h 34m
Ken Gray Expressway 37.4 mi 40m
South Cicero Avenue 11.6 mi 18m
West Deyoung Street 7.8 mi 11m
Cicero Avenue 6.6 mi 10m
Stonefort Road 5.1 mi 12m
Saraville Road 3.7 mi 8m
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 Saline, 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 right at fork onto I 57

37 mi · 40 min · Ken Gray Expressway
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
12

Merge onto IL 13

7.8 mi · 11 min · West Deyoung Street
13

Turn right onto Crab Orchard Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Crab Orchard Road
14

Turn right onto Saraville Road

3.7 mi · 8 min · Saraville Road
15

Keep slight left at fork onto Stonefort Road

5.1 mi · 12 min · Stonefort Road
16

Continue on Will Scarlet Road

1.3 mi · 5 min · Will Scarlet Road
17

Turn left onto Peabody Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Peabody Road
18

Arrive at destination

Peabody Road

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 166.8 miles from Berwyn, IL, or about 3h 13m 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 166.8 miles or 3h 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saline, 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 333.6 miles and 6h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 166.8 mi from Berwyn, IL · 3h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

167 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 166.8 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 Saline, IL

The final approach into Saline, 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 Saline, 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

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 11.5
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.67 one way

$101.34 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 117 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $55.86 $111.72
premium $4.80 $62.98 $125.95
diesel $5.64 $74.11 $148.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 116.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 100.1 1 $35.03 $16.01
Efficient EV 83.4 0 $29.19 $13.34
EV Truck/SUV 133.4 1 $46.70 $21.35

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Berwyn, IL

Morning in Berwyn on Monday

Local time

9:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 39% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Saline, IL

Morning in Saline on Monday

Local time

9:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

18 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 36m 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 Saline, IL covers 333.6 miles and takes about 6h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, South Cicero Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166.8 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 $50.67 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 333.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 Saline, IL, road signs point toward Marion and Carbondale.

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