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Berwyn, IL Road Trips

Berwyn, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 39 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 7-mile quick runs to 328-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Berwyn, IL spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

101

Longest Drive

361 mi

Metropolis, IL

Quickest Drive

11m

East Garfield Park, IL

Plan Around Berwyn, IL

Trips from Berwyn, IL

Driving from Berwyn, IL

On average, trips departing from Berwyn, IL run 134 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 40m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 328 miles (6h 14m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Berwyn, IL most often head toward Carbondale, IL (328.3 mi, 6h 14m), Carterville, IL (321.4 mi, 6h 3m), Cambria, IL (320.4 mi, 6h 5m), Pinckneyville, IL (316.8 mi, 5h 59m), and Burton, IL (307.5 mi, 5h 49m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 134-mile trip from Berwyn, IL, budget about $20 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 39 mapped routes leaving Berwyn, IL and 60 routes heading into Berwyn, IL, covering 99 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 328 miles.

The longest mapped route from Berwyn, IL covers 328 miles and takes approximately 6h 14m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Berwyn, IL runs about 134 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 134-mile trip from Berwyn, IL costs roughly $20 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 Carbondale, IL, Carterville, IL, Cambria, IL and Pinckneyville, 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

Bob Odenkirk

1962

American actor, comedian and filmmaker

Leah Poulos

Leah Poulos

1951

speed skater

Sondra Radvanovsky

Sondra Radvanovsky

1969

American-Canadian opera singer

Brian Gutiérrez

Brian Gutiérrez

2003

Mexican-American soccer player

Patrick Michaels

Patrick Michaels

1950–2022

American climatologist (1950–2022)

David Huffman

1945–1985

American actor (1945–1985)

Jim Peterik

Jim Peterik

1950

American rock musician and songwriter

Fred Weick

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

Arthur J. Dunham House

historic house in Berwyn, Illinois

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Mr. Robert Silhan House

Mr. Robert Silhan House

historic house in Illinois, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

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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