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 Round Lake Beach, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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Round Lake Beach, IL
Ryan Latimer
Trip Overview
Berwyn, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL is 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 13m via Tri-State Tollway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, connecting two suburban areas. The route is primarily surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure interstate drive. With no overnight stay recommended and a short duration, this is a straightforward trip ideal for a quick errand or connecting with friends. Plan for a relatively low fuel cost, making it an economical option.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 23.4 mi | 28m |
| 1st Avenue Cutoff | 4.8 mi | 10m |
| Des Plaines River Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Antioch Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Belvidere Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Park Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Milwaukee Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Peterson Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 23.4 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Round Lake Beach, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
2
Continue on Cermak Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cermak Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
4.8 mi
·
10 min
·
1st Avenue Cutoff
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Des Plaines River Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Des Plaines River Road
5
Turn left onto IL 19
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Irving Park Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
7
Merge onto I 294
23 mi
·
28 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 16
Toward IL 176: Rockland Road
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
127 ft
·
5 sec
Toward IL 176: Libertyville
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto IL 176
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Rockland Road
11
Continue on IL 176
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Park Avenue
12
Turn right onto IL 21
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
13
Turn left onto IL 137
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Peterson Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on IL 137
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Old Peterson Road
15
Continue on IL 137
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Antioch Road
16
Continue on IL 83
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ivanhoe Road
17
Turn left onto IL 120
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Belvidere Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
19
Turn straight onto IL 134
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on IL 134
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
21
Turn right onto CR V63
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cedar Lake Road
22
Turn left
142 ft
·
10 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Berwyn, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 9.4 and 43.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
IL 19 / Irving Park Road
Turn left onto IL 19 / Irving Park Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
34.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward IL 176: Rockland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 16
Toward IL 176: Rockland Road
8
34.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 176: Libertyville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward IL 176: Libertyville
5
43.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
IL 120 / East Belvidere Road
Turn left onto IL 120 / East Belvidere Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.47 one way
$14.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.41
Tri-state Tollway
(23.4 mi)
$1.41
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Round Lake Beach, IL
Morning in Round Lake Beach on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
32°F
Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost
W 5 to 20 mph
1% chance
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
35 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
1h 13m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive largely takes place on surface roads, with 0% of the total distance on highways. You'll encounter a 23.4-mile stretch on the Tri-State Tollway before transitioning to local streets. Expect frequent intersections and traffic signals as you navigate the 1st Avenue Cutoff and Des Plaines River Road. This means the pace will be dictated by local traffic conditions rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.4 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near IL 19 / Irving Park Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.8 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 9.4 miles (IL 19 / Irving Park Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 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
Arriving in Round Lake Beach, IL
Full guide →Chicagoland consists of the Chicago metropolitan area in northeastern Illinois, including Chicago and its surrounding suburbs including those in Northwest Indiana. Broader definitions also include parts of Southeast Wisconsin. It covers all of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane and Will Counties in Illinois, and portions of Kenosha County, Wisconsin; McHenry County, Illinois, and in Indiana, Lake, Porter, and portions of LaPorte Counties.
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 1h 13m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.4 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.41 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 — we found about 4 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 Round Lake Beach, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 9.4 miles (IL 19 / Irving Park Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 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 Round Lake Beach, 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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