Origin
Lombard, IL
Late night in Lombard on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lombard, 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
25m
Distance
14 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lombard, IL
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Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 14-mile drive between Lombard, IL, and Berwyn, IL, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 25 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via I-290, East Saint Charles Road, and South 1st Avenue, with about 36% of the journey on highways. Given the minimal distance and duration, there's no need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this brief excursion is a modest $2. This route stays within the Midwest region, connecting two Illinois locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 5 mi | 6m |
| East Saint Charles Road | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| South 1st Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cermak Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Grace Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue Cutoff | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bataan Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 290
— 5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lombard, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on South Grace Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Grace Street
2
Turn right onto East Saint Charles Road
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
East Saint Charles Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 290 East
4
Merge onto I 290
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 20
Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive
381 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bataan Drive
7
Turn right onto IL 171
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
1st Avenue Cutoff
9
Turn straight onto Cermak Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Saint Charles Road
Turn right onto East Saint Charles Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 290 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 290 East
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 290
Merge onto I 290
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
10.5 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.40 | $4.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
3:57 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
25m 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 mixed drive on this route, combining stretches of interstate with local road navigation. With 36% of the route on highways, you'll experience some faster-paced driving, particularly on I-290, where the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 5 miles. As you transition off the interstate, the character of the drive will shift to more urban and local thoroughfares, requiring adjustments to your speed and attention. This blend offers a dynamic driving experience without being overly demanding.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on I 290.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near East Saint Charles Road.
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 25m 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 0.6 miles (East Saint Charles Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (I 290): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Lombard, IL
Full guide →Founded 1869
Lombard is a suburb of Chicago in Illinois and is considered part of Chicagoland. Lombard is a small town with a tight-knit community built around its high schools and the downtown Lombard culture. Residents of Lombard are very friendly and familial and willing to guide tourists to various locations in Chicago and Chicagoland.
Top landmarks
- • First Church of Lombard — historic building in Lombard, IL, USA
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 25m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on I 290. 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 0.6 miles (East Saint Charles Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (I 290): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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