Origin
Berwyn, IL
Night in Berwyn on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Portage 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
20m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Portage Park, IL
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Trip Overview
Berwyn, IL to Portage Park, IL is 9.1 miles and takes about 20m via South Central Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. It's a short trip, perfect for a quick errand or a brief exploration of neighboring areas without a significant time commitment. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward local connection between these two Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Central Avenue | 7.3 mi | 16m |
| West Cermak Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Berteau Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Linder Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Hutchinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Central Avenue
— 7.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Portage Park, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Cermak Road
2
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
7.3 mi
·
16 min
·
South Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto West Berteau Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Berteau Avenue
4
Turn left onto North Linder Avenue
331 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Linder Avenue
5
Turn left onto West Hutchinson Street
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Hutchinson Street
6
Arrive at destination
West Hutchinson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 9 — 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.
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
West Berteau Avenue
Turn right onto West Berteau Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
North Linder Avenue
Turn left onto North Linder Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
West Hutchinson Street
Turn left onto West Hutchinson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 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 | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
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
Portage Park, IL
Night in Portage Park on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
7 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
20m 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. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.3 miles along South Central Avenue. As you navigate, be prepared for frequent turns as you transition between local streets. This isn't a route for settling into cruise control; instead, it requires your attention to navigate the urban landscape and changing street names. The journey is primarily on local roads, offering a ground-level perspective of the communities you're passing through.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on South Central Avenue.
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 1.5 miles in near South Central 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 20m drive. You will face about 4 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 8.9 miles (West Berteau Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (North Linder 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 20m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 7.3 miles on South Central Avenue. 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 8.9 miles (West Berteau Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (North Linder 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 Portage 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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