Origin
Glendale Heights, IL
Morning in Glendale Heights on Tuesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glendale Heights, 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
32m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glendale Heights, IL
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Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 18-mile journey from Glendale Heights, IL, to Berwyn, IL, is designed for a single day trip, taking approximately 32 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical option for local travel within the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes North Avenue, I 290, and West Saint Charles Road, offering a mix of driving experiences. Given its brevity and lack of designated overnight stops, this drive is best suited for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Avenue | 5 mi | 9m |
| I 290 | 5 mi | 6m |
| West Saint Charles Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| South 1st Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cermak Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Kingery Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Glen Ellyn Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Avenue
— 5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale Heights, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on Highland Avenue
83 ft
·
10 sec
·
Highland Avenue
2
Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Glen Ellyn Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Ellyn Road
4
Turn left onto IL 64
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
North Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto IL 83
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Kingery Highway
6
Turn left onto West Saint Charles Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Saint Charles Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 290 East
8
Merge onto I 290
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 20
Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive
381 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bataan Drive
11
Turn right onto IL 171
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
1st Avenue Cutoff
13
Turn straight onto Cermak Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Winthrop Avenue
Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Glen Ellyn Road
At end of road, turn right onto Glen Ellyn Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 290
Merge onto I 290
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20
Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
IL 171 / South 1st Avenue
Turn right onto IL 171 / South 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.81 one way
$5.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Berwyn, IL
Morning in Berwyn on Tuesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 15 mph
37% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:00PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:00PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
3 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
32m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 18-mile route. Only 28% of the journey is on the highway, meaning you'll be navigating more surface streets and intersections. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5 miles on North Avenue. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be making frequent adjustments and experiencing varied traffic patterns as you transition between different local roads and the interstate.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on North Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Winthrop 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 18 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Winthrop Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Glen Ellyn Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (I 290): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 32m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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 5 miles on North Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Berwyn, 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: near the start (Winthrop Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Glen Ellyn Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (I 290): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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