Origin
Hickory Hills, IL
Morning in Hickory Hills on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hickory Hills, 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
21m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hickory Hills, IL
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Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
This short, 10.3-mile drive from Hickory Hills to Berwyn, Illinois, is a quick 21-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll navigate primarily using Harlem Avenue and West 87th Street, with a brief section on Riverside Drive. With no highway driving and a minimal fuel cost estimate of just $2, this route is incredibly accessible. It's a straightforward local journey that won't require an overnight stay, allowing you to focus on your destination. The Midwest region provides a familiar backdrop for this uncomplicated local transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem Avenue | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| West 87th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Roberts Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 91st Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Oak Park Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Cermak Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harlem Avenue
— 7.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Hills, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on 91st Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
91st Street
2
Turn left onto South Roberts Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Roberts Road
3
Turn right onto West 87th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 87th Street
4
Turn left onto IL 43
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Harlem Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
6
Turn slight left onto Oak Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oak Park Avenue
7
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Cermak Road
8
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West 87th Street
Turn right onto West 87th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
IL 43 / Harlem Avenue
Turn left onto IL 43 / Harlem Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
9.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Riverside Drive
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
Navigation decision point
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
West Cermak Road
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.61 one way
$3.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
4 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
21m 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 for most of this 10.3-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The most significant uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on Harlem Avenue. This route prioritizes local roads, meaning you'll likely experience varied speed limits and frequent intersections. The character of the drive is one of constant engagement with the surrounding suburban landscape, rather than a monotonous highway cruise. It’s a drive that keeps you involved with the road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on Harlem Avenue.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near West 87th Street.
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 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (West 87th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (IL 43 / Harlem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (Riverside Drive): Navigation decision point.
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 21m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 7.6 miles on Harlem 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 0.9 miles (West 87th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (IL 43 / Harlem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (Riverside Drive): 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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