Berwyn, IL Road Trips
Berwyn, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 34 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 284 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
72
Longest Drive
369.5 mi
Cairo, IL
Quickest Drive
3h 52m
Chatham, IL
Plan Around Berwyn, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
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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 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 Christopher, IL
Berwyn, IL to Milan, IL
Berwyn, IL to Cahokia, IL
Berwyn, IL to Aviston, IL
Berwyn, IL to Alorton, IL
Berwyn, IL to Saint Rose, IL
Berwyn, IL to Breese, IL
Berwyn, IL to Fairview Heights, IL
Driving from Berwyn, IL
On average, trips departing from Berwyn, IL run 284 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 27m. 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 208 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 Carbondale, IL (328.3 mi, 6h 14m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $4.69 per gallon. For the typical 284-mile trip from Berwyn, IL, budget about $53 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 34 mapped routes leaving Berwyn, IL and 38 routes heading into Berwyn, IL, covering 72 total connections. Distances range from 208 to 370 miles.
The longest mapped route from Berwyn, IL covers 370 miles and takes approximately 6h 55m. Shorter options start at just 208 miles.
The average route from Berwyn, IL runs about 284 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 27m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.69/gallon for regular), the average 284-mile trip from Berwyn, IL costs roughly $53 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
Brian Gutiérrez
2003
Mexican-American soccer player
Leah Poulos
1951
speed skater
Sondra Radvanovsky
1969
American-Canadian opera singer
Patrick Michaels
1950–2022
American climatologist (1950–2022)
David Huffman
1945–1985
American actor (1945–1985)
Jim Peterik
1950
American rock musician and songwriter
Buzz Clifford
1942–2018
American musician (1942-2018)
Gregory Polan
1950
American Catholic Benedictine Abbot Primate
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.
Originally developed in the late 19th century as a pair of master-planned rail commuter suburbs known historically as Berwyn and Darling's Grove, the territory officially incorporated as a city in 1908. During the 1920s and 1930s, Berwyn experienced an intensive building boom, drawing massive waves of skilled Czech, Bohemian, and Italian immigrant working-class families moving westward out of dense Chicago neighborhoods. The city's urban layout is highly unique: The Brick Bungalow Belt: Due to strict historic fire codes and standard architectural planning of the 1920s, a vast portion of the city's residential streets is lined with thousands of beautifully preserved, ornate Chicago-style brick bungalows. This unique architectural footprint has earned the city a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. The Route 66 Connection: The city's primary southern commercial thoroughfare tracks along Ogden Avenue, which represents a historic, legendary segment of the original U.S.. Route 66. This heritage is celebrated proudly across the local business rows.
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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