Origin
Berwyn, IL
Late night in Berwyn on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Burnham, 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
43m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Burnham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Spanning 26.6 miles across the Illinois landscape, this trip is a straightforward journey between Berwyn and Burnham. You can easily complete the drive in about 43 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your route utilizes a combination of West Cermak Road, the Dan Ryan Expressway, and the Bishop Ford Freeway to navigate the Midwest region. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the trip is highly economical for solo travelers or small groups. Since the entire route stays within Illinois, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout your travel. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that offers a quick transition between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| West Cermak Road | 7.3 mi | 15m |
| Bishop Ford Freeway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| East 130th Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Torrence Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| South Canalport Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 141st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Burnham, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West Cermak Road
2
Turn slight right onto South Trumbull Avenue
130 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Trumbull Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Cermak Road
4
Turn slight left onto South Canalport Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Canalport Avenue
5
Turn slight right
110 ft
·
4 sec
6
Take the ramp
455 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 90, I 94 East: Indiana
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 90; I 94
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Bishop Ford Freeway
Toward I 94 East: Indiana
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 68A
Toward West 130th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto East 130th Street
244 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 130th Street
13
Continue on East 130th Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East 130th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto South Torrence Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Torrence Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto 141st Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
141st Street
16
Turn right onto South Marquette Avenue
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Marquette Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
South Marquette Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 23.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 East, I 94 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
9
7.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90, I 94 East: Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90, I 94 East: Indiana
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
7
17.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway toward I 94 East: Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 94 East: Indiana
7
23.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward West 130th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 68A
Toward West 130th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Burnham, IL
Late night in Burnham on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
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
43m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances local street navigation with high-speed interstate travel. Approximately 57% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a blend of urban surface roads and faster freeway segments. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along the Dan Ryan Expressway, which covers 8.8 miles of the total distance. The transition from the surface streets of West Cermak Road to the flow of the Bishop Ford Freeway defines the character of this drive. Be prepared for the shift in pace as you move from local traffic patterns into the more structured, high-volume flow of the expressway system.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express).
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
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 43m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Burnham, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 7.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burnham, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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