Origin
Jonesboro, IL
Afternoon in Jonesboro on Monday
Local time
12:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesboro, IL to Berwyn, IL
Drive Time
6h 29m
Distance
345 mi
555 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 17m
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6 AM
6h 29m
8 AM
6h 54m
10 AM
6h 38m
12 PM
6h 35m
3 PM
6h 39m
5 PM
6h 53m
8 PM
6h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jonesboro, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 345 miles and takes about 6h 29m 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 178.5 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.40 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
172.5 miles from Jonesboro, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 29m highway drive covering 345 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 178.5 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 178.5 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 early in the drive near Public Square.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 345 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: near the start (Public Square): Navigation decision point; at 73.3 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 140.8 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Public Square
Turn right onto Public Square
Navigation decision point
5
73.3 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
7
140.8 mi into trip
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~2h 34m in
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I 57
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
7
319.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 46m in
Take the exit toward Vollmer Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road
9
319.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Vollmer Road West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road West
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Jonesboro, IL to Berwyn, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Vollmer Road West along the way.
Vollmer Road West
319.6 mi in
|
~5h 47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 178.5 mi | 3h 11m |
| Ken Gray Expressway | 133 mi | 2h 23m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 11.6 mi | 18m |
| Cicero Avenue | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| East Vienna Street | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| West Cermak Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Broad Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Vollmer Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 178.5 mi, about 3h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on this road
35 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Public Square
21 ft
·
8 sec
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Public Square
3
Continue on Public Square
126 ft
·
6 sec
·
Public Square
4
Merge onto Public Square
363 ft
·
8 sec
·
Public Square
5
Turn slight right onto IL 146
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
6
Turn right onto IL 146
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Vienna Street
7
Continue on IL 146
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
770N
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
9
Merge onto I 57
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57
179 mi
·
3 hr 11 min
·
I 57
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
522 ft
·
17 sec
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CH B66
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Vollmer Road
15
Turn left onto IL 50
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on IL 50
12 mi
·
18 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
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West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
West Cermak 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 172.5 miles from Jonesboro, IL, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 178.5 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172.5 miles or 3h 8m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berwyn, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro, IL
This is one driving day of about 345 miles and 6h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jonesboro, 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 178.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 172.5 mi from Jonesboro, IL · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 172.5 miles from Jonesboro, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 178.5 miles.
Arriving in Berwyn, IL
The final approach into Berwyn, 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 Berwyn, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.40 one way
$104.80 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $57.77 | $115.53 |
| premium | $4.80 | $65.13 | $130.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.65 | $153.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.5 | 1 | $36.22 | $16.56 |
| Efficient EV | 86.3 | 0 | $30.19 | $13.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138 | 1 | $48.30 | $22.08 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Berwyn, IL
Afternoon in Berwyn on Monday
Local time
12:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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 29m 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 Jonesboro, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 345 miles and takes about 6h 29m 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 172.5 miles from Jonesboro, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.40 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 13 significant decision points across 345 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: near the start (Public Square): Navigation decision point; at 73.3 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 140.8 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Jonesboro, IL to Berwyn, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Vollmer Road West along the way.
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