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 Justice, 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
22m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Justice, IL
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Trip Overview
Berwyn, IL to Justice, IL is 12.2 miles and takes about 22m via South Harlem Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward local excursion. It primarily utilizes surface roads, offering a more connected feel to the surrounding communities rather than a high-speed transit. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a brief scenic detour, or as part of a larger itinerary in the area. You won't need to worry about an overnight stay, as the entire drive can easily be completed within a few hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Harlem Avenue | 8.4 mi | 15m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Oak Park Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Cermak Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Harlem Avenue
— 8.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Justice, 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
8.4 mi
·
15 min
·
South Harlem Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto US 12; US 20
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West 95th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 294
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
9
Arrive at destination
I 294
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.7 — 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
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Riverside Drive
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue
Turn left onto IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn slight right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Tri-state Tollway
(2.1 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Justice, IL
Late night in Justice on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 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
1 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
22m 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 drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway travel. You'll spend the bulk of your time on South Harlem Avenue, with an 8.4-mile stretch on this road. Expect to navigate through developed areas with frequent intersections and local traffic. The route profile indicates mostly surface roads, so be prepared for typical suburban driving conditions and traffic lights.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on South Harlem Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Oak Park 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 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Riverside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
632 ft
595 ft
Total Climb
62 ft
Total Descent
65 ft
Highest Point
632 ft
~11.4 mi in
Elevation Range
37 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
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 22m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 8.4 miles on South Harlem Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.13 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.2 miles (Riverside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue): 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 Justice, 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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