Origin
South Chicago Heights, IL
Evening in South Chicago Heights on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Chicago Heights, IL to Berwyn, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 27, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Chicago Heights, IL
John Hill
Berwyn, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from South Chicago Heights, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 30.8 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, Harlem Avenue, Dixie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 12.9 mi | 16m |
| Harlem Avenue | 8.6 mi | 15m |
| Dixie Highway | 4.7 mi | 10m |
| Chicago Road | 2 mi | 5m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Governors Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 12.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Chicago Heights, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on West Sauk Trail
28 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Sauk Trail
2
Turn left onto IL 1
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Chicago Road
3
Turn left onto Dixie Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dixie Highway
4
Keep slight right at fork onto Dixie Highway
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Dixie Highway
5
Continue on Dixie Highway
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dixie Highway
6
Continue on Dixie Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dixie Highway
7
Turn right onto Governors Highway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Governors Highway
8
Continue on Wood Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Wood Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway
10
Merge onto I 80; I 294
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West 95th Street
15
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward IL 43 North
16
Turn right onto IL 43
8.6 mi
·
15 min
·
Harlem Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
18
Turn slight left onto Oak Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oak Park Avenue
19
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Cermak Road
20
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from South Chicago Heights, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollwa...
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
IL 43 / Harlem Avenue
Turn right onto IL 43 / Harlem Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
30.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
West Cermak Road
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.70 one way
$9.40 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| premium | $4.81 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.78
Tri-state Tollway
(12.9 mi)
$0.78
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Evening in Berwyn on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Sunny
E 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 3:49PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 3:49PM CDT until May 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
17 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
53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
30.8 mi in 53m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 30.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in South Chicago Heights, 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 53m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.78 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state 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.
Yes — we found about 6 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.
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 7.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 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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