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Trip from Berwyn, IL to Moro, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 8m
Distance
269.1 mi
433 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 55m
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6 AM
5h 8m
8 AM
5h 35m
10 AM
5h 18m
12 PM
5h 15m
3 PM
5h 19m
5 PM
5h 34m
8 PM
5h 0m
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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Moro, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Berwyn, IL to Moro, IL is 269.1 miles and takes about 5h 8m via I 55, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest, specifically within Illinois for its entirety. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. With a drive time of just over five hours and a high percentage of highway travel, this trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion. Consider this route for its simplicity and directness.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
134.6 miles from Berwyn, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 127.4 mi | 2h 17m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 125.9 mi | 2h 22m |
| State Route 140 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| South Harlem Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Moro Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| North State Route 159 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East State Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 127.4 mi, about 2h 17m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,743 veh/hr typical · worst 2,333
Quietest
2 AM
~157 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Moro, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
91 ft
·
5 sec
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West Cermak Road
2
Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Oak Park Avenue
3
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Riverside Drive
4
Turn left onto IL 43
2.8 mi
·
5 min
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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
126 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
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Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
63 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward IL 140: Alton, Greenville
11
Turn right onto IL 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
12
Continue on IL 140
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 140
13
Turn right onto IL 159
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Route 159
14
Turn left onto Moro Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Moro Road
15
Continue on East Moro Drive
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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East Moro Drive
16
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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North Main Street
17
Turn left onto West Bender Street
115 ft
·
5 sec
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West Bender Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Bender Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour drive time, leaving Berwyn, IL in the morning allows you to reach Moro, IL by early afternoon. This is a one-day trip, so you don't need to plan for an overnight stay, offering flexibility. The route has a fuel cost estimate of $43, so ensure your tank is full before departing or plan a stop around the halfway point. While there's only one recommended stop, you can always pull over at any of the many exits along I 55 for a quick break if needed. Pay attention as you transition from I 55 to State Route 140 near the end of your drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 134.6 miles from Berwyn, IL, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 59 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.6 miles or 2h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moro, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Berwyn, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Berwyn, IL
This is one driving day of about 269.1 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Berwyn, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 127.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 134.6 miles from Berwyn, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 127.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rail Splitter Rest Area - Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Dixie Trucker's Home
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Coalfield Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Funks Grove Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Limestone Rest Area (Southbound)
0.1 mi from route
Limestone Rest Area (Northbound)
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Greater Chicago Truck Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.3 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.5 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.1 mi from route
Homestead Rest Area - Southbound
1.2 mi from route
Hinsdale Oasis
1.6 mi from route
Homestead Rest Area - Northbound
1.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 129.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Oak Park Avenue
Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip
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~7m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.8 mi into trip
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~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 South
5
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
129.9 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
|
I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.89 one way
$89.78 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $48.98 | $97.96 |
| premium | $5.25 | $55.65 | $111.31 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $66.49 | $132.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.7 | 0 | $28.26 | $12.92 |
| Efficient EV | 67.3 | 0 | $23.55 | $10.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.6 | 1 | $37.67 | $17.22 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Berwyn, IL
Late night in Berwyn on Friday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
SSW 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Moro, IL
Late night in Moro on Friday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
SE 0 to 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
48°F
Bloomington, IL
135 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
5h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 194.9
View on nps.gov
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 97% of your time on the highway, covering a significant 261.2 miles on I 55. The longest continuous stretch without a major road change is 127.4 miles on I 55. The route briefly transitions to State Route 140 near the end, marking the end of the predominantly highway portion. Expect numerous exits and merges as you navigate the interstate system for most of this drive.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 127.4 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Adlai Stevenson Expressway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Oak Park Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 269.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
776 ft
533 ft
Total Climb
479 ft
Total Descent
563 ft
Highest Point
776 ft
~115.3 mi in
Elevation Range
243 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 Moro, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
129.9 mi in
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~2h 30m
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via I 55
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 Moro, IL
Full guide →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 5h 8m. Total distance: 269.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 127.4 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 30 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 Moro, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 30 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Moro, IL before the return drive.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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