Origin
Skokie, IL
Late night in Skokie on Tuesday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Skokie, 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
32m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Skokie, IL
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Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
Skokie, IL to Berwyn, IL is 16.4 miles and takes about 32m via North Pulaski Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the same state, Illinois, and the Midwest region, making it an easy local excursion. Expect a route that involves frequent turns rather than extended highway cruising. It's a straightforward drive perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B within the greater Chicago area without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pulaski Road | 8.1 mi | 15m |
| Crawford Avenue | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| West Cermak Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Cicero Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Madison Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Roosevelt Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Central Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Pulaski Road
— 8.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skokie, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Crawford Avenue
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Crawford Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on North Pulaski Road
5.2 mi
·
10 min
·
North Pulaski Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
170 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
5
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North Pulaski Road
6
Turn right onto West Madison Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Madison Street
7
Turn left onto IL 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roosevelt Road
9
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Cermak Road
11
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 13.9 — 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
|
Crawford Avenue
Turn right onto Crawford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Belden Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North Pulaski Road
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
Navigation decision point
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue
Turn left onto IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
South Central Avenue
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
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
5:42 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 16.4 miles. The longest stretch without a turn is 8.1 miles on North Pulaski Road. You'll experience a typical urban driving environment, with traffic and intersections being the main features of the journey. Prepare for a steady pace that requires your attention to navigation and road conditions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on North Pulaski Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Crawford Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 16.4 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: at 0.3 miles (Crawford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (North Pulaski Road): Navigation decision point.
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 32m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on North Pulaski Road. 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 0.3 miles (Crawford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (North Pulaski Road): Navigation decision point.
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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