Origin
Berwyn, IL
Morning in Berwyn on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Alsip, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berwyn, IL
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Alsip, IL
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Trip Overview
Berwyn, IL to Alsip, IL is 15.2 miles and takes about 25m via South Cicero Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois. It's a straightforward drive primarily on surface streets, making it ideal for a quick errand or a short hop between towns. You won't be covering a lot of ground, so it’s perfect if you’re looking for a low-commitment drive with minimal time investment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Cicero Avenue | 11.6 mi | 18m |
| West Cermak Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Cicero Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 123rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Cicero Avenue
— 11.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Alsip, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Cermak Road
2
Turn right onto IL 50
12 mi
·
18 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on IL 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cicero Avenue
4
Turn left onto West 123rd Street
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 123rd Street
Use the left lane.
5
Arrive at destination
West 123rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
West 123rd Street
Turn left onto West 123rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Alsip, IL
Morning in Alsip on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you'll be navigating local streets for the full 15.2 miles. You'll spend most of your time on South Cicero Avenue, including an 11.6-mile stretch. Expect to encounter regular intersections and traffic lights typical of urban and suburban driving. There are no highway segments on this drive.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on South Cicero Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Alsip, IL is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (West 123rd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
623 ft
591 ft
Total Climb
59 ft
Total Descent
54 ft
Highest Point
623 ft
~15.2 mi in
Elevation Range
32 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Berwyn, IL
Full guide →Founded 1908
Berwyn is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.
Top landmarks
- • Arthur J. Dunham House — historic house in Berwyn, Illinois
- • Mr. Robert Silhan House — historic house in Illinois, United States
Arriving in Alsip, IL
Full guide →Alsip is in Chicago's South Suburbs. As of the 2000 census, there were 19,725 people living in the village.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on South Cicero Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (West 123rd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alsip, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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