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Trip from Dupo, IL to Berwyn, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 40m

Distance

294.6 mi

474 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 27m ★
6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 50m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Dupo, IL

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city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Berwyn, IL

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Trip Overview

This 294.6-mile trip from Dupo, IL, to Berwyn, IL, is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 4 hours and 40 minutes. It's a practical drive with a fuel cost around $45, and you'll encounter one recommended stop along the way. The route primarily uses local roads like South 3rd Street and South Main Street, with a significant portion on I-255 North, but it's not a highway-dominant experience. Given its duration and the nature of the roads, it's best suited for a single day of travel, offering a straightforward journey within the Midwest region.

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

147.3 miles from Dupo, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South 3rd Street — —
South Main Street — —
I 255 North — —
I 55 North — —
IL 43 — —
South Harlem Avenue — —
Riverside Drive — —
Oak Park Avenue — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South 3rd Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dupo, IL and Berwyn, IL.

1

Start on the route

98 ft · 12 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto South 3rd Street

131 ft · 11 sec · South 3rd Street
3

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
4

Take the ramp slight right toward I 255 North, IL 3 North, US 50 East: Chicago, Great River Road North

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 255 North, IL 3 North, US 50 East: Chicago, Great River Road North
5

Merge slight left

15 mi · 17 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago
7

Merge slight left

8.3 mi · 9 min
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

108 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

29 mi · 31 min · I 55 North: Chicago
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

127 mi · 2 hr 22 min · I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
11

Take the exit slight right toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · IL 43: Harlem Avenue
12

Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue

2.9 mi · 5 min · South Harlem Avenue
13

Turn right onto Riverside Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · Riverside Drive
14

Turn slight left onto Oak Park Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Oak Park Avenue
15

Turn left onto West Cermak Road

92 ft · 2 sec · West Cermak Road
16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour, 40-minute drive, leaving in the morning will allow you to reach Berwyn with ample time to settle in. With only one suggested stop and a moderate fuel cost of $45, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on local traffic, especially when transitioning between South 3rd Street, South Main Street, and I-255 North, as this is a turn-heavy route. Since it's a single-day trip, you can depart when you feel most rested.

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 147.3 miles from Dupo, IL, or about 2h 20m into the drive.

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 65 miles or 1h 1m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 147.3 miles or 2h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berwyn, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dupo, 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 Dupo, IL

This is one driving day of about 294.6 miles and 4h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Dupo, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IL

147 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

Hillsboro, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147.3 miles from Dupo, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 105.2

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+12175445144

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Star 66 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Springfield, Illinois

1.3 mi

D'Cache Latin Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Berwyn, Illinois

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Friendly Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Berwyn, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 294.6

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17084849794

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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 105.2

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+12175445144

Visit website

Star 66 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.2

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12175230611

Visit website

D'Cache Latin Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 294.6

Berwyn, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+17083175008

Visit website

Media Noche Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 294.6

Berwyn, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17083175093

Visit website

charlie's restaurant - forest park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 294.6

Forest Park, Illinois

Hours: 5:30 am–2:30 pm

+17087711969

Visit website

Krekel's Custard & Hamburgers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.2

Grandview, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12175254952

Visit website

3 Rivers Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 252.5

Channahon, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18158285110

Visit website

DW Diner Express & Liquor Store

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 252.5

Channahon, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18153354448

Visit website

Friendly Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 294.6

Berwyn, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17084849794

Visit website

Brick & Ivy Coffee Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 252.5

Channahon, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12176638389

Visit website

The Happy Crab Mobile Coffee Bar

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 252.5

Minooka, Illinois

+18155928941

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 168.3

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 147.3

Atlanta, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 168.3

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 168.3

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 168.3

Normal, Illinois

+13094549590

Visit website

Rivian Waypoints

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 168.3

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484261

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 168.3

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484273

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 168.3

Normal, Illinois

Visit website

Dock Rotz Tavern

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 252.5

Minooka, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18154672200

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.06 one way

$92.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $50.57 $101.14
premium $4.89 $56.69 $113.39
diesel $5.61 $65.04 $130.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 88.4 1 $30.93 $14.14
Efficient EV 73.7 0 $25.78 $11.78
EV Truck/SUV 117.8 1 $41.24 $18.85

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dupo, IL

Night in Dupo on Saturday

Local time

11:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Berwyn, IL

Night in Berwyn on Saturday

Local time

11:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Bloomington, IL

147 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

10 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

4h 40m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 294.6-mile journey, rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and county roads for the entire 4 hours and 40 minutes. This means frequent adjustments to speed and direction are part of the experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the overall profile suggests a route that keeps you engaged with the local landscape and traffic patterns throughout.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South 3rd Street.

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.

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 4h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dupo, IL to Berwyn, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 4h 40m. Total distance: 294.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dupo, IL to Berwyn, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Berwyn, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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