Origin
Romeoville, IL
Morning in Romeoville on Sunday
Local time
9:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Romeoville, 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
37m
Distance
23.3 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Romeoville, IL
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Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Romeoville to Berwyn, you can expect a straightforward 23.3-mile journey that typically takes about 37 minutes. This short Midwest trip is easily managed in a single day, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is a highly economical route for a quick commute or visit. Since the drive is entirely contained within Illinois, you will remain comfortably within familiar Midwestern territory throughout the entire trip. It is an ideal option if you need to travel between these two points efficiently without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 14 mi | 18m |
| South Harlem Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Joliet Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Independence Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Belmont Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Oak Park Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Cermak Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 14 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Romeoville, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on Kingston Drive
41 ft
·
4 sec
·
Kingston Drive
2
Turn right onto Belmont Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Drive
3
Turn left onto IL 53
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Independence Boulevard
4
Continue on Joliet Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Joliet Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
108 ft
·
2 sec
Toward I 355 South Toll, I 55 North: Suburbs, Chicago
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
7
Merge onto I 55
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 283
Toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto IL 43
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Harlem Avenue
10
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
11
Turn slight left onto Oak Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oak Park Avenue
12
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Cermak Road
13
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.2 — 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
|
Belmont Drive
Turn right onto Belmont Drive
Navigation decision point
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 283
Toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
West Cermak Road
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Berwyn on Sunday
Local time
9:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
16 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
37m 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 trip offers a mixed driving experience, balancing high-speed transit with local navigation. You will spend about 60% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Joliet Road, and South Harlem Avenue. A significant portion of your time behind the wheel will be spent on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 14 miles. As you transition from the expressway to local roads like South Harlem Avenue, the pace shifts from a steady highway cruise to a more typical suburban traffic flow. Expect the road character to evolve as you leave the expressway and navigate toward your destination in Berwyn.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.
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 Belmont Drive.
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 23.3 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 (Belmont Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): 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.
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 Romeoville, IL to Berwyn, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Chicago
4.5 mi in
|
~8m
About the Cities
Starting in Romeoville, IL
Full guide →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 37m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. 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 (Belmont Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): 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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