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Trip from Huntley, 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

1h 5m

Distance

48.8 mi

79 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

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Downtown Huntley, IL, IL

Huntley, IL

Miguel Á. Padriñán

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Berwyn, IL

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Trip Overview

This 48.8-mile drive from Huntley, IL to Berwyn, IL should take you about 1 hour and 5 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip entirely within Illinois, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway and I-290, with a brief section of IL 47. With a projected fuel cost of around $8, this is an economical option for a quick journey. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of highway cruising and potentially some varied road conditions as you approach your destination.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 19.9 mi 21m
I 290 19.6 mi 25m
IL 47 3.3 mi 6m
South 1st Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
Cermak Road 1.3 mi 2m
West Cermak Road 0.5 mi 1m
1st Avenue Cutoff 0.2 mi <1m
Bataan Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jane Addams Memorial Tollway — 19.9 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on IL 47

84 ft · 3 sec · IL 47
2

Continue on IL 47

3.3 mi · 6 min · IL 47
3

Take the ramp

1.3 mi · 2 min
Toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
4

Merge onto I 90

20 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 68A-B Toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 68A Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · this road
Exit 68A Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
8

Merge onto I 290; IL 53

5.7 mi · 7 min · I 290; IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 290

14 mi · 18 min · I 290
Toward I 290 East: Chicago Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 20 Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive

381 ft · 14 sec · Bataan Drive
12

Turn right onto IL 171

1.4 mi · 2 min · South 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 1st Avenue Cutoff
14

Turn straight onto Cermak Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on West Cermak Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
16

Arrive at destination

West Cermak Road

Where to Stop

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

village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Addison, IL

24 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

East Dundee, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Schaumburg, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Huntley, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 24.5 and 45.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
24.5 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 68A-B Toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
9
25 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 68A Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West S...
7
31.3 mi into trip | ~39m in | I 290

Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 East: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 290 East: Chicago
7
45.2 mi into trip | ~58m 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
45.4 mi into trip | ~58m 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

$7.63 one way

$15.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.38 $16.75
premium $4.89 $9.39 $18.78
diesel $5.61 $10.77 $21.55

Estimated Tolls: $1.39

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (19.9 mi) $1.39

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$1

Total

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.6 0 $5.12 $2.34
Efficient EV 12.2 0 $4.27 $1.95
EV Truck/SUV 19.5 0 $6.83 $3.12

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Huntley, IL

Night in Huntley on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

32°F

Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost

WSW 5 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:53PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:47PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Berwyn, IL

Night in Berwyn on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

37°F

Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost

W 5 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:53PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:47PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

5 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

1h 5m 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 journey that's about 47% highway, offering a decent amount of time on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 19.9 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, providing a solid period of consistent travel. This route presents a mixed drive profile, meaning you'll transition between high-speed sections and potentially slower, more varied segments as you get closer to Berwyn. The character of the road will likely evolve, moving from open tollway to more urban-influenced roadways.

47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.9 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.3 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Huntley, IL to Berwyn, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Suburbs along the way.

Suburbs

24.5 mi in | ~30m

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 1h 5m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.9 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.39 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 2 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.

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: at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.3 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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