The drive from Berwyn, IL to Abingdon, IL covers 200.1 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly surface roads.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
100 miles from Berwyn, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
93 mi
1h 43m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
38.9 mi
41m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
36.7 mi
39m
IL 110
12.2 mi
14m
South Linwood Road
9.9 mi
14m
Cermak Road
6 mi
10m
22nd Street
1.5 mi
2m
West Main Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 93 mi, about 1h 43m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~784 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,084
Quietest
2 AM
~85 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 81 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 Abingdon, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi·1 min·West Cermak Road
2
Continue on Cermak Road
6.0 mi·10 min·Cermak Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Continue on 22nd Street
1.5 mi·2 min·22nd Street
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
185 ft·6 sec
Toward I 88 Toll West: AuroraUse the left lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·41 sec·this road
Toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
6
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
24 mi·28 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalbUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 88; IL 110
1.1 mi·1 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
9
Continue on I 88; IL 110
38 mi·40 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Exit 41
10
Continue on I 88; IL 92; IL 110
5.4 mi·5 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
11
Take the exit onto IL 110
7.1 mi·8 min·IL 110
Toward I 80: Peoria
12
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110
31 mi·33 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
13
Take the exit onto IL 110
5.0 mi·6 min·IL 110
Exit 46AToward US 34 West: Monmouth
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward IL 41, IL 164
15
Keep slight left at fork
104 ft·2 sec
16
Turn left onto IL 41
0.5 mi·57 sec·West Main Street
17
Turn right onto IL 41
9.9 mi·14 min·South Linwood Road
18
Turn right onto West Pearl Street
82 ft·3 sec·West Pearl Street
19
Arrive at destination
West Pearl Street
Trip Plan
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 100 miles from Berwyn, IL, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93 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 44 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100 miles or 1h 57m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abingdon, 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 200.1 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for about 93 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 100 miles from Berwyn, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 189.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
8 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
5
8.3 mi into trip|~15m in|I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
31.9 mi into trip|~44m in|I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb
5
184.1 mi into trip|~3h 27m in|IL 110
Take the exit onto IL 110 toward US 34 West: Monmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 46A
Toward US 34 West: Monmouth
5
189.1 mi into trip|~3h 34m in
Take the exit toward IL 41, IL 164
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 41, IL 164
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.02 one way
$62.05 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$34.02
$68.03
premium
$4.93
$38.82
$77.65
diesel
$5.60
$44.11
$88.22
Estimated Tolls: $5.58
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(93 mi)$5.58
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60
0
$21.01
$9.60
Efficient EV
50
0
$17.51
$8.00
EV Truck/SUV
80
1
$28.01
$12.81
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Berwyn, IL
Night
in Berwyn on Saturday
Local time
10:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 5 to 10 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 9:30PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 9:30PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Destination
Abingdon, IL
Night
in Abingdon on Saturday
Local time
10:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 6 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 9:30PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 9:30PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
200.1 mi in 3h 50m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 200.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 200.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.58 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Abingdon, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Abingdon, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
