Origin
Glenview, IL
Late night in Glenview on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glenview, 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
37m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenview, IL
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Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 18.5 miles, this straightforward trip from Glenview to Berwyn is a quintessential Midwestern local drive. You can expect to reach your destination in about 37 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is a highly economical route for those navigating within Illinois. Because the entire trip stays off the highway system, you will experience the local landscape firsthand rather than speeding past it. This route is perfect if you prefer a direct, no-fuss commute between these two Midwest communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Avenue | 10 mi | 22m |
| North Caldwell Avenue | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| West Cermak Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Waukegan Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Waukegan Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Glenview Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Lehigh Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Glenayre Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Central Avenue
— 10 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenview, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on Glenayre Drive
282 ft
·
19 sec
·
Glenayre Drive
2
At end of road, turn sharp left onto Glenayre Drive
340 ft
·
18 sec
·
Glenayre Drive
3
Turn left onto Glenview Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenview Road
4
Turn left onto IL 43
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Waukegan Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on IL 43; IL 58
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Waukegan Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 14
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Caldwell Avenue
7
Turn slight right onto North Lehigh Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Lehigh Avenue
8
Turn straight onto North Central Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Central Avenue
9
At end of road, turn left onto West Goodman Street
274 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Goodman Street
10
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
8.3 mi
·
18 min
·
North Central Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Cermak Road
12
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Glenayre Drive
At end of road, turn sharp left onto Glenayre Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 43 / Waukegan Road
Turn left onto IL 43 / Waukegan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
West Goodman Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Goodman Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Central Avenue
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
West Cermak Road
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.89 one way
$5.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
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
Late night in Berwyn on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 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
1 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
37m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. Since the highway share is 0%, you won’t be dealing with high-speed interstate merging; instead, you will navigate through the heart of the area using North Central Avenue, North Caldwell Avenue, and West Cermak Road. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 10-mile segment on North Central Avenue, which serves as the backbone of your journey. The road's personality is defined by its stop-and-go nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between these local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on North Central Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.1 miles in near Glenayre Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Glenayre Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (IL 43 / Waukegan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (West Goodman Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Glenview, IL
Full guide →Founded 1899
Glenview is a town of some 45,000 people in suburban Cook County, Illinois, part of the Chicagoland area. Once home to the Glenview Naval Air Station, the 1,121-acre facility was turned over to the local government and was redeveloped as The Glen, one of Glenview's prime residential and commercial areas.
Top landmarks
- • Kohl Children's Museum — children's museum in Illinois, United States
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 37m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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 10 miles on North 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 0.1 miles (Glenayre Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (IL 43 / Waukegan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (West Goodman Street): 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 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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