Road Trips from Berwyn, IL
For a quick escape from Berwyn, you've got a solid range of options. The picks here lean towards day trips, with most routes under two hours and a few hitting that three-to-four-hour mark for a longer outing. Many of these drives stick to surface roads, offering a more relaxed pace. While most don't require an overnight stay, they all feature park access, making them good choices if you're looking to stretch your legs outdoors.
Total Routes
135
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
106
Under 2 hours
68 total in this range
Newark, IL
1h 16m52.1 mi one way
Zion, IL
1h 15m50.1 mi one way
Schaumburg, IL
38m25.6 mi one way
Greenwood, IL
1h 30m62.4 mi one way
Bull Valley, IL
1h 23m58.4 mi one way
Full-day getaway
28 total in this range
Monmouth, IL
3h 52m204.2 mi one way
Macon, IL
3h 42m184.2 mi one way
Georgetown, IL
3h 27m172.8 mi one way
Hoopeston, IL
2h 42m111.3 mi one way
Abingdon, IL
3h 50m200.1 mi one way
Weekend trip
39 total in this range
Milan, IL
6h 11m297.2 mi one way
Grayville, IL
5h 49m277.2 mi one way
Oblong, IL
4h 48m233.6 mi one way
City of Greenville, IL
4h 54m258.3 mi one way
Breese, IL
5h 23m283.6 mi one way
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Monmouth, IL
3h 52m204.2 mi one way
Milan, IL
6h 11m297.2 mi one way
Macon, IL
3h 42m184.2 mi one way
Newark, IL
1h 16m52.1 mi one way
Eureka, IL
2h 42m129.1 mi one way
Champaign, IL
2h 40m132.1 mi one way
Aviston, IL
5h 28m288.3 mi one way
Carbondale, IL
6h 14m328.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With several park options accessible from these routes, spring is ideal for enjoying the outdoors as the weather warms up. The mostly flat terrain on some routes makes for pleasant walking.
Summer
The longer highway drives to southern Illinois are feasible in summer, though shorter trips to parks like Pullman National Historical Park offer more immediate outdoor enjoyment.
Fall
The surface road routes offer good views, and spring's park accessibility translates well to fall foliage viewing opportunities.
Winter
Short, surface-road trips to nearby parks like Pullman National Historical Park are the most practical winter options, avoiding extensive highway driving in potentially inclement weather.
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