Origin
Itasca, IL
Late night in Itasca on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Itasca, 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
30m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Itasca, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Berwyn, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Itasca, IL to Berwyn, IL is 18.2 miles and takes about 30m via US 20, North Wood Dale Road, and Lake Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Illinois. You'll experience a mixed drive, moving from more highway-like conditions to local streets. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick hop between Chicago suburbs, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. Plan for this to be a quick, easy drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| North Wood Dale Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Lake Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Irving Park Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South 1st Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cermak Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Division Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 7.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Itasca, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on Arlington Heights Road
10 ft
·
4 sec
·
Arlington Heights Road
2
Turn left onto East Division Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Division Street
3
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Walnut Street
4
Turn left onto IL 19
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Irving Park Road
5
Turn right onto North Wood Dale Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Wood Dale Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto US 20
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Street
7
Take the ramp onto US 20
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 20
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 20
Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive
381 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bataan Drive
10
Turn right onto IL 171
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
1st Avenue Cutoff
12
Turn straight onto Cermak Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Division Street
Turn left onto East Division Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
North Wood Dale Road
Turn right onto North Wood Dale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 20
Take the ramp onto US 20 toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
14.7 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 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 | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
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
4:07 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 route offers a mixed drive with 42% highway share. You'll encounter stretches of US 20 for about 7.7 miles, which provides a more consistent pace. As you progress, the drive transitions through North Wood Dale Road and onto Lake Street, bringing you onto more local roads. Expect a blend of faster travel and navigating through suburban environments. The feel of the road changes gradually, moving from a more open feel to a more developed, urban landscape. It's not an intense highway grind, but rather a varied experience.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on US 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Division Street.
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 18.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 (East Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (North Wood Dale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 30m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). 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 7.7 miles on US 20. 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 (East Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (North Wood Dale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Berwyn, IL
More trips to Berwyn, IL
Explore more options from Itasca, IL or browse trips ending in Berwyn, IL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.