Berwyn, IL to Arcola, IL is 165.1 miles and takes about 3h 13m via I 57, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, moving south through the Midwest. It's a predominantly highway-focused trip, meaning you'll cover ground efficiently. Plan for a single-day journey, as the relatively short distance and highway speeds make it a straightforward excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick, no-fuss trip between these two Illinois locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.5 miles from Berwyn, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
142.3 mi
2h 34m
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi
18m
Cicero Avenue
6.6 mi
10m
West Cermak Road
2.5 mi
5m
East Springfield Road
0.7 mi
1m
South Locust Street
0.3 mi
1m
167th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
North Locust Street
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Longest stretch:
I 57
— 142.3 mi, about 2h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Arcola, 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
142 mi·2 hr 34 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·30 sec
Exit 203Toward IL 133: Arcola, Paris
8
Turn right onto IL 133
0.7 mi·1 min·East Springfield Road
9
Turn right onto South Locust Street
0.3 mi·1 min·South Locust Street
10
Arrive at destination
North Locust Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 13m duration, departing Berwyn, IL in the morning will comfortably get you to Arcola, IL well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $26, this trip is easy to budget and manage. Since it's a single-day drive, you have flexibility in your departure time. Keep an eye on the weather, especially if traveling during winter months, as interstate conditions can change rapidly. A key tip for this route: ensure your vehicle is in good condition for the 142.3-mile stretch on I 57 to minimize the need for unscheduled stops.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.5 miles from Berwyn, IL, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.3 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 36 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.5 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arcola, 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 165.1 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 142.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 163.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
4
20.7 mi into trip|~34m in|167th Street
Turn left onto 167th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
20.9 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the ramp toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
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.
6
163.8 mi into trip|~3h 10m in
Take the exit toward IL 133: Arcola, Paris
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 203
Toward IL 133: Arcola, Paris
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.81 one way
$51.62 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.34
$56.68
premium
$4.89
$31.77
$63.54
diesel
$5.61
$36.45
$72.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.5
0
$17.34
$7.92
Efficient EV
41.3
0
$14.45
$6.60
EV Truck/SUV
66
0
$23.11
$10.57
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 20, 2026
Origin
Berwyn, IL
Late night
in Berwyn on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arcola, IL
Late night
in Arcola on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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 11.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on I 57, experiencing a long, uninterrupted stretch of 142.3 miles. Expect consistent speeds and straightforward navigation. While the initial and final segments may involve local roads like South Cicero Avenue and Cicero Avenue, the bulk of your travel will be on the interstate, providing a predictable and efficient driving experience.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 142.3 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and South Cicero Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Arcola, IL is easy. At 3h 13m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 20.7 miles (167th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Arcola is a city in the Central Illinois region of Illinois with about 2,900 residents in 2020. Visitors will get a sense of small-town Midwest as they walk or drive down the streets of Arcola. The countryside surrounding the city houses the largest Amish population in Illinois with many small shops operated by Amish craftsmen in and around the area.
The longest stretch is about 142.3 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 22 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (167th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Arcola, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
