Berwyn, IL to Kincaid, IL is 215.5 miles and takes about 4h 14m via I 57 and I 72, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traveling through the Midwest region. Expect a fairly straightforward drive for the most part, with the majority of the mileage on major interstate highways. It's a good option if you're looking for a direct route to cover ground efficiently without needing an overnight stay. Consider this if you want a simple, no-fuss drive from one point in Illinois to another.
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
107.8 miles from Berwyn, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
110.8 mi
2h
I 72
47.6 mi
51m
IL 48
22.2 mi
25m
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi
18m
Cicero Avenue
6.6 mi
10m
E 1500 North Road
6 mi
10m
US 51
3.9 mi
4m
West Cermak Road
2.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 110.8 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Kincaid, 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
111 mi·2 hr·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 235BToward I 72 West: Decatur
8
Merge onto I 72
48 mi·51 min·I 72
9
Take the exit onto US 51
0.5 mi·1 min·US 51
Exit 133Toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 51
3.4 mi·3 min·US 51
Toward US 51 South: Pana
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
12
Merge onto IL 48
22 mi·25 min·IL 48
13
Turn right onto Water Street
0.2 mi·10 sec·Water Street
14
Turn right onto IL 29
1.1 mi·1 min·East Park Street
15
Turn right onto IL 29
0.4 mi·32 sec·North Webster Street
16
Continue on IL 29
0.9 mi·1 min·West Springfield Road
17
Turn left onto IL 104
6.0 mi·10 min·E 1500 North Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Market Street
523 ft·23 sec·Market Street
19
Turn right onto Dial Street
161 ft·7 sec·Dial Street
20
Continue on Dial Street
209 ft·9 sec·Dial Street
21
Arrive at destination
North Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 4h 14m drive, leaving Berwyn, IL in the morning is ideal to take advantage of daylight and ensure you arrive at your destination before evening. With a single day recommended, you won't need to worry about breaking up the 215.5 miles overnight. Plan for one stop to refuel and stretch your legs, which should be easy given the relatively short duration. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Kincaid, IL, as services might become less frequent on IL 48 as you get closer to your destination. The $34 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting your expenses.
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 107.8 miles from Berwyn, IL, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.8 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 47 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.8 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kincaid, 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 215.5 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 110.8 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 180.8 — 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.
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
132.2 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 72 West: Decatur
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 235B
Toward I 72 West: Decatur
6
180.3 mi into trip|~3h 28m in|US 51
Take the exit onto US 51 toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 133
Toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
5
180.8 mi into trip|~3h 29m in|US 51
Keep slight left at fork onto US 51 toward US 51 South: Pana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 51 South: Pana
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.69 one way
$67.38 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$36.99
$73.98
premium
$4.89
$41.47
$82.94
diesel
$5.61
$47.58
$95.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.6
0
$22.63
$10.34
Efficient EV
53.9
0
$18.86
$8.62
EV Truck/SUV
86.2
1
$30.17
$13.79
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Morning
in Berwyn on Tuesday
Local time
8:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
ESE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 5:00AM CDT until April 21 at 12:20AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
Kincaid, IL
Morning
in Kincaid on Tuesday
Local time
8:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
SE 3 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 5:00AM CDT until April 21 at 12:20AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
8 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
4h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 14.9
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 215.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on highways, with 86% of the 215.5 miles taking place on interstates like I 57 and I 72. You'll encounter a long stretch of 110.8 miles on I 57 before needing to transition to other roads. Surface roads, like IL 48, will likely become more prevalent in the latter part of your trip, offering a change of pace from high-speed cruising. You'll notice a significant number of exits in the highway sections.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.8 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 72. You will hit about 14 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 Effort6/10
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 215.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 132.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Berwyn, IL to Kincaid, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Pana along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 215.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 110.8 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kincaid, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 132.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park and Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Kincaid, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
