Origin
Berwyn, IL
Evening in Berwyn on Friday
Local time
5:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Darien, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
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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Darien, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Darien, IL covers 14.9 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Adlai Stevenson Expressway, South Harlem Avenue, 75th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| South Harlem Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| 75th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Kingery Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Oak Park Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cass Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Cermak Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 8.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Darien, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
91 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Cermak Road
2
Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Oak Park Avenue
3
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
4
Turn left onto IL 43
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Harlem Avenue
5
Turn right
137 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 55 South
7
Merge onto I 55
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 274
Toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward IL 83 North: Kingery Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto IL 83
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Kingery Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto 75th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
75th Street
12
Turn right onto Cass Avenue
356 ft
·
34 sec
·
Cass Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on Cass Avenue
332 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cass Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Cass Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Oak Park Avenue
Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 South
8
12.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 274
Toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 83 North: Kingery Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward IL 83 North: Kingery Road
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Cass Avenue
Turn right onto Cass Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.62 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
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
Darien, IL
Evening in Darien on Friday
Local time
5:19 PM
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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?
14.9 mi in 24m — 56% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Adlai Stevenson Expressway.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near Oak Park Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 14.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
756 ft
589 ft
Total Climb
205 ft
Total Descent
67 ft
Highest Point
756 ft
~14.9 mi in
Elevation Range
167 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 Darien, IL
Full guide →Founded 1969
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 24m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). 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 8.3 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. 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 Darien, 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: near the start (Oak Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Darien, 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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