Berwyn, IL Road Trips
Berwyn, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 60 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 243 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Berwyn, IL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
109
Longest Drive
369.5 mi
Cairo, IL
Quickest Drive
13m
Melrose Park, IL
Plan Around Berwyn, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Berwyn, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Berwyn, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Berwyn, IL
Berwyn, IL to Cairo, IL
Berwyn, IL to Somerset, IL
Berwyn, IL to Steeleville, IL
Berwyn, IL to Chester, IL
Berwyn, IL to Murphysboro, IL
Berwyn, IL to Carbondale, IL
Berwyn, IL to Carterville, IL
Berwyn, IL to Cambria, IL
Berwyn, IL to Pinckneyville, IL
Berwyn, IL to Zeigler, IL
Berwyn, IL to Burton, IL
Berwyn, IL to Frankfort, IL
Berwyn, IL to Christopher, IL
Berwyn, IL to Milan, IL
Berwyn, IL to Aviston, IL
Berwyn, IL to Alorton, IL
Berwyn, IL to Saint Rose, IL
Berwyn, IL to Breese, IL
Driving from Berwyn, IL
On average, trips departing from Berwyn, IL run 243 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 42m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 370 miles (6h 55m), while the shortest is just 132 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Berwyn, IL most often head toward Cairo, IL (369.5 mi, 6h 55m), Somerset, IL (341.7 mi, 6h 49m), Steeleville, IL (336.3 mi, 6h 31m), Chester, IL (333.2 mi, 6h 30m), and Murphysboro, IL (332.5 mi, 6h 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $4.29 per gallon. For the typical 243-mile trip from Berwyn, IL, budget about $41 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 60 mapped routes leaving Berwyn, IL and 49 routes heading into Berwyn, IL, covering 109 total connections. Distances range from 132 to 370 miles.
The longest mapped route from Berwyn, IL covers 370 miles and takes approximately 6h 55m. Shorter options start at just 132 miles.
The average route from Berwyn, IL runs about 243 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.29/gallon for regular), the average 243-mile trip from Berwyn, IL costs roughly $41 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Berwyn, IL include Cairo, IL, Somerset, IL, Steeleville, IL and Chester, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Berwyn, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
55,888
Median Income
$75,235
Median Home Value
$286,000
Median Age
36.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Berwyn, IL at a Glance
Founded
1908
Elevation
610 ft
Area
4 mi²
Notable People from Berwyn, IL
A sampling of people born in Berwyn, IL.
Bob Odenkirk
1962
American actor, comedian and filmmaker
Leah Poulos
1951
speed skater
Sondra Radvanovsky
1969
American-Canadian opera singer
Brian Gutiérrez
2003
Mexican-American soccer player
Patrick Michaels
1950–2022
American climatologist (1950–2022)
David Huffman
1945–1985
American actor (1945–1985)
Jim Peterik
1950
American rock musician and songwriter
Fred Weick
1899–1993
American aviation pioneer (1899-1993)
Buzz Clifford
1942–2018
American musician (1942-2018)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Berwyn, IL.
Arthur J. Dunham House
historic house in Berwyn, Illinois
Mr. Robert Silhan House
historic house in Illinois, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q578072), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Berwyn, IL
Berwyn is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.
Cermak Plaza Pile of Cars; Sears Tower from historical route 66; Ogden Ave. Historic Berwyn’s Bungalow Tour. Every September. Have a nice tour of Berwyn's brick bungalows, including a Tudor revival style house.
YMCA for swimming and other recreational activities.
Gaia Italiano, 6822 Windsor Ave (Right next to Metra station), ☏ +1 206 234 9239. Italian dining. (updated Sep 2021)
Travel tips adapted from Berwyn on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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