Origin
Little Rock, IL
Late night in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, 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
1h 5m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Rock, IL
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Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 45-mile drive from Little Rock, IL to Berwyn, IL will take about 56 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate on local roads like Little Rock Road, Granart Road, and Dugan Road, with no significant highway time. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, which is quite budget-friendly for this short Midwest journey. Given its brevity and local road focus, this route offers a relaxed pace and a chance to experience the immediate surroundings of Illinois without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for a quick transit between these two Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 56 | 25.3 mi | 31m |
| West Cermak Road | 6.5 mi | 12m |
| Granart Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| US 30 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| 22nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Galena Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| York Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 56
— 25.3 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on Galena Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Galena Road
2
Turn left onto Little Rock Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Little Rock Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CR 35
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Granart Road
4
Continue on Granart Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Granart Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Dugan Road
210 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dugan Road
6
Continue on Dugan Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Dugan Road
7
Turn right onto US 30
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 30
8
Continue on IL 56
25 mi
·
31 min
·
IL 56
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 138
Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 138
Toward York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
130 ft
·
8 sec
Toward York Road, Oak Brook
13
Turn left onto York Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
York Road
14
Turn left onto 22nd Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
22nd Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on West Cermak Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Little Rock, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 37.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Little Rock Road
Turn left onto Little Rock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
33.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
37.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
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 138
Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
9
37.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
7
37.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward York Road, Oak Brook
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward York Road, Oak Brook
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.05 one way
$14.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.22
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(3.7 mi)
$0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
5:26 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
2 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
1h 5m 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 the entirety of this 45-mile journey, as the highway share is a solid 0%. There are no extended stretches of high-speed driving here; instead, you'll be navigating a series of local roads. The route is characterized by frequent intersections and changes in direction, typical of a more engaged, local driving experience. This isn't a route for cruising at high speeds, but rather for carefully following directions and enjoying the immediate landscape of the Midwest.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.3 mi on IL 56.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 56 and West Cermak Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Little Rock Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.1 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: at 0.3 miles (Little Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Little Rock, IL and Berwyn, IL, road signs point toward Oak Brook and Hinsdale.
Oak Brook
37.6 mi in
|
~51m
Hinsdale
37.6 mi in
|
~51m
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: 45.1 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 (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.3 miles on IL 56. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.22 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan 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.
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 0.3 miles (Little Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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