Origin
Berwyn, IL
Late night in Berwyn on Saturday
Local time
1:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Carol Stream, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Carol Stream, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Carol Stream, IL covers 22.1 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Avenue, Eisenhower Expressway, East Saint Charles Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on North Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Avenue | 9.1 mi | 16m |
| Eisenhower Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Saint Charles Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| 1st Avenue Cutoff | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| I 290 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Cermak Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Kingery Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Avenue
— 9.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Carol Stream, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
2
Continue on Cermak Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cermak Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Avenue Cutoff
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Harrison Street
354 ft
·
9 sec
·
Harrison Street
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 290 West
6
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 290
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 14B
Toward Saint Charles Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 14A
Toward West Saint Charles Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto East Saint Charles Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Saint Charles Road
11
Take the ramp
178 ft
·
5 sec
12
Merge onto IL 83
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingery Highway
13
Turn left onto IL 64
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
North Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on IL 64
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
North Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
15
Turn right onto Kuhn Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Kuhn Road
16
Turn right onto Thunderbird Trail
202 ft
·
10 sec
·
Thunderbird Trail
17
Turn right onto Aztec Drive
160 ft
·
8 sec
·
Aztec Drive
18
Turn left onto West Thunderbird Trail
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Thunderbird Trail
19
Arrive at destination
West Thunderbird Trail
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Harrison Street
Turn left onto Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway
Merge onto I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 290
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford,...
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Saint Charles Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14B
Toward Saint Charles Road
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward West Saint Charles Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 14A
Toward West Saint Charles Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.43 one way
$6.85 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Carol Stream, IL
Late night in Carol Stream on Saturday
Local time
1:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
3 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
39m 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?
22.1 mi in 39m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 22% 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: 9.1 mi on North Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 3.5 miles in near Harrison Street.
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 14 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
787 ft
618 ft
Total Climb
191 ft
Total Descent
46 ft
Highest Point
787 ft
~18.9 mi in
Elevation Range
169 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Berwyn, IL to Carol Stream, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.
Milwaukee
7.1 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 290
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 Carol Stream, IL
Full guide →Founded 1959
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 39m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on North Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Carol Stream, 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 3.5 miles (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Carol Stream, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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