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Trip from Berwyn, IL to Taylorville, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
208.2 mi
335 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
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6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 27m
8 PM
3h 55m
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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Taylorville, IL
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Trip Overview
Berwyn, IL to Taylorville, IL is 208.2 miles and takes about 4h 2m via I-57 and I-72, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward drive. With 89% of the route on highways, expect a focused and efficient journey. It's a one-day trip, perfect for getting to your destination without needing an overnight stop. The total travel time is just over 4 hours, making it manageable for most schedules.
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
104.1 miles from Berwyn, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
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 |
| US 51 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| West Cermak Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| East Park Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 110.8 mi, about 2h
Traffic on I-57
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~865 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~101 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 5 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Taylorville, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
2.5 mi
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5 min
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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
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10 min
·
Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn left onto 167th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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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
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I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 235B
Toward 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
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US 51
Exit 133
Toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 51
3.4 mi
·
3 min
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US 51
Toward US 51 South: Pana
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
12
Merge onto IL 48
22 mi
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25 min
·
IL 48
13
Turn right onto Water Street
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
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Water Street
14
Turn right onto IL 29
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East Park Street
15
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Walnut Street
16
Turn right onto East Market Street
355 ft
·
17 sec
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East Market Street
17
Turn right onto South Main Street
208 ft
·
9 sec
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South Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and avoid potential evening traffic. The 208.2-mile trip is easily completed in one day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. You'll encounter only one major highway stretch of 110.8 miles on I-57, so plan your break accordingly. With a fuel cost estimated at $37, it’s wise to fill up before you leave Berwyn, as services might be less frequent on the latter part of IL-48.
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 104.1 miles from Berwyn, IL, or about 2h 5m 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 46 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.1 miles or 2h 5m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylorville, 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 208.2 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.1 miles from Berwyn, 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 110.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Sergeant Myron G Deckard Memorial Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Main Line Station Rest Area - Southbound
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Prairie View Rest Area - Northbound
0.2 mi from route
Prairie View Rest Area - Southbound
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Sergeant Myron G Deckard Memorial Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Peotone Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.9 mi from route
QuikTrip
2.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.3 mi from route
Thorntons
2.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 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.
6
2.5 mi into trip
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~5m in
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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
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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
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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
$30.75 one way
$61.49 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $33.94 | $67.89 |
| premium | $4.72 | $38.66 | $77.31 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $39.31 | $78.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.5 | 0 | $21.86 | $9.99 |
| Efficient EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.22 | $8.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.3 | 1 | $29.15 | $13.32 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Origin
Berwyn, IL
Late night in Berwyn on Monday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Smoke
NE 5 to 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:44PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:37PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Destination
Taylorville, IL
Late night in Taylorville on Monday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 1 to 7 mph
49% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:44PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:37PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
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
3 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 2m 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 14.4
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
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...
25 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 208.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 89% of the 208.2 miles on interstates like I-57 and I-72. You'll experience a long stretch of 110.8 miles on I-57 before transitioning to IL-48. Expect a mostly consistent cruising experience for the majority of your travel time. The transition to surface roads will happen closer to your destination.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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 Effort
6/10
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 208.2 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
792 ft
614 ft
Total Climb
353 ft
Total Descent
342 ft
Highest Point
792 ft
~104.1 mi in
Elevation Range
178 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Taylorville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Pana along the way.
Pana
180.3 mi in
|
~3h 28m
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via US 51
About the Cities
Starting in Berwyn, IL
Full guide →Founded 1908
Berwyn is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.
Top landmarks
- • Arthur J. Dunham House — historic house in Berwyn, Illinois
- • Mr. Robert Silhan House — historic house in Illinois, United States
Arriving in Taylorville, IL
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 2m. Total distance: 208.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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.
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.
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 Taylorville, 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. There are 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Taylorville, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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