Origin
Berwyn, IL
Morning in Berwyn on Sunday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to East Garfield Park, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
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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East Garfield Park, IL
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Trip Overview
Berwyn, IL to East Garfield Park, IL is 6.8 miles and takes about 11 minutes via Eisenhower Expressway and West Cermak Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip within the Midwest region, staying within Illinois. The drive is a quick hop, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Given its brevity, it's a straightforward journey with minimal planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| West Cermak Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South Central Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Sacramento Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Madison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Albany Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Expressway
— 2.9 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and East Garfield Park, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Cermak Road
2
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 290 East
4
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 27A
Toward Sacramento Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto South Sacramento Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sacramento Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto West Madison Street
482 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Madison Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto South Albany Avenue
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Albany Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
South Albany Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Central Avenue
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m 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.
7
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Sacramento Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward Sacramento Boulevard
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
South Sacramento Boulevard
Turn left onto South Sacramento Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
West Madison Street
Turn left onto West Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
East Garfield Park, IL
Morning in East Garfield Park on Sunday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
11m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with 43% of it on the highway. You'll spend a good portion of the time on the Eisenhower Expressway, experiencing a continuous stretch of 2.9 miles on this main road. The drive transitions between the faster pace of the expressway and more local streets like West Cermak Road and South Central Avenue, offering a varied feel as you navigate through urban and suburban landscapes.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Eisenhower Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near South Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (South Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 11m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Eisenhower Expressway. 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 1.5 miles (South Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 East Garfield Park, 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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