Origin
Evergreen Park, IL
Late night in Evergreen Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evergreen Park, IL to Berwyn, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evergreen Park, IL
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Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
Evergreen Park, IL to Berwyn, IL is 14 miles and takes about 24m via South Cicero Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Illinois, making it a straightforward local excursion. The route primarily uses surface roads, so expect a steady pace without the high speeds of interstate travel. It's a practical option for a quick hop between communities in the greater Chicago area, ideal for a same-day trip with minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Cicero Avenue | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| West Cermak Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| West 95th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
South Cicero Avenue
— 9.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen Park, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on US 12; US 20
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 95th Street
2
Continue on US 12; US 20
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West 95th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto IL 50
9.1 mi
·
14 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
5
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 12; US 20 / West 95th Street
Continue onto US 12; US 20 / West 95th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
West Cermak Road
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.40 | $4.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Berwyn, IL
Late night in Berwyn on Tuesday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
15 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
24m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway travel. You'll be navigating local streets for the entire 14 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a significant intersection or turn is 9.1 miles along South Cicero Avenue. Expect a consistent urban or suburban driving environment, with traffic lights and intersections being a regular part of the experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on South Cicero Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 12; US 20 / West 95th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Evergreen Park, IL to Berwyn, IL is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 12; US 20 / West 95th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (West Cermak Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Evergreen Park, IL
Full guide →The Village of Evergreen Park is a city in Illinois located on the southwestern border of the city of Chicago. It is the “small town” connected to the “big city.” Because of the location it is able to enjoy all the amenities of its “big city” neighbor while continuing to enjoy the wonderful spirit a small town has to offer.
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 24m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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 9.1 miles on South Cicero Avenue. 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 0.2 miles (US 12; US 20 / West 95th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (West Cermak Road): 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 Berwyn, 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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