Origin
Berwyn, IL
Morning in Berwyn on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to McKinley 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
15m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
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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McKinley Park, IL
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Trip Overview
Berwyn, IL to McKinley Park, IL is 7.9 miles and takes about 15m via West Cermak Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, local drive stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward trip with minimal driving time, making it an easy addition to your day or a quick way to get from point A to point B without much fuss. It's a practical choice for a quick hop across town.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Cermak Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| West 31st Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 35th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South California Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Archer Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 34th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Wolcott Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Cermak Road
— 2.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and McKinley Park, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Cermak Road
2
Turn right onto IL 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto West 31st Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto South California Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South California Avenue
5
Turn left onto West 35th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 35th Street
6
Turn slight left onto South Archer Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Archer Avenue
7
Turn right onto West 34th Street
349 ft
·
17 sec
·
West 34th Street
8
Turn right onto South Wolcott Avenue
171 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Wolcott Avenue
9
Turn right
216 ft
·
15 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
West 31st Street
Turn left onto West 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
South California Avenue
Turn right onto South California Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West 35th Street
Turn left onto West 35th Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South Wolcott Avenue
Turn right onto South Wolcott Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
McKinley Park, IL
Morning in McKinley Park on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
21 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
15m 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 is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily via West Cermak Road, West 31st Street, and South Cicero Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.5 miles on West Cermak Road. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic lights as you make your way through this urban and suburban landscape. The drive is more about navigating local streets than covering long distances on open roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.5 mi on West Cermak Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 2.5 miles in near IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m 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 2.5 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (West 31st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (South California Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 15m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m 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 2.5 miles on West Cermak Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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.
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 2.5 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (West 31st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (South California Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 McKinley 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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