Robinson, IL to Berwyn, IL is 242.3 miles and takes about 5h 3m via I 57 and IL 130, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, traversing Illinois for its entirety. You'll experience a predominantly highway drive, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. The route is efficient, allowing you to cover the distance without significant delays. Consider this if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two Illinois points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
121.2 miles from Robinson, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
152 mi
2h 43m
IL 130
34.1 mi
50m
East 1050th Avenue
19 mi
28m
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi
18m
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi
17m
Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi
7m
West Cermak Road
2.6 mi
5m
Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 152 mi, about 2h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robinson, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on Douglas Street
190 ft·15 sec·Douglas Street
2
Turn left onto IL 33
1.7 mi·3 min·East Main Street
3
Continue on IL 33
6.9 mi·10 min·East 1050th Avenue
4
Continue on IL 33
0.6 mi·57 sec·W Main St
5
Continue on IL 33
0.5 mi·44 sec·East Main Street
6
Continue on IL 33
12 mi·18 min·East 1050th Avenue
7
Turn right onto IL 130
34 mi·50 min·IL 130
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto IL 16
2.5 mi·4 min·Lincoln Avenue
9
Continue on IL 16
5.3 mi·7 min·Illinois Route 16
10
Continue on IL 16
0.4 mi·38 sec·Charleston Avenue East
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
12
Merge onto I 57
152 mi·2 hr 43 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 342Toward Vollmer RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
522 ft·17 sec
Exit 342Toward Vollmer Road WestUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto CH B66
0.4 mi·39 sec·Vollmer Road
16
Turn left onto IL 50
11 mi·17 min·Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on IL 50
12 mi·18 min·South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
2.6 mi·5 min·West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour drive, starting in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $38 estimated cost suggests efficient travel, but it's always wise to refuel before hitting the longest 152-mile stretch on I 57. The transition from I 57 to IL 130 marks a significant change in road type, so be prepared for a different driving pace.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 121.2 miles from Robinson, IL, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 53 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.2 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berwyn, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Robinson, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Robinson, IL
This is one driving day of about 242.3 miles and 5h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Robinson, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 152 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 216.9 — 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|IL 33 / East Main Street
Turn left onto IL 33 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.9 mi into trip|~33m in|IL 130
Turn right onto IL 130
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
64.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
216.7 mi into trip|~4h 21m in
Take the exit toward Vollmer Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road
9
216.9 mi into trip|~4h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Vollmer Road West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.88 one way
$75.76 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$41.59
$83.18
premium
$4.89
$46.63
$93.26
diesel
$5.61
$53.50
$106.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.7
0
$25.44
$11.63
Efficient EV
60.6
0
$21.20
$9.69
EV Truck/SUV
96.9
1
$33.92
$15.51
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 20, 2026
Origin
Robinson, IL
Morning
in Robinson on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Berwyn, IL
Morning
in Berwyn on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
11 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
5h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 225.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 79% highway, with the longest stretch of continuous highway travel covering 152 miles on I 57. You'll transition from the Interstate to surface roads, specifically IL 130 and East 1050th Avenue, for the remaining portion of your trip. Expect a good amount of exit and entry activity as you navigate the Interstate segments.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 152 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and IL 130. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 33 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 242.3 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: near the start (IL 33 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (IL 130): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.7 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Robinson, IL to Berwyn, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Vollmer Road West along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 3m. Total distance: 242.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 152 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 24 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 33 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (IL 130): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.7 miles (I 57): 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Berwyn, IL before the return drive.
