Origin
Streamwood, IL
Morning in Streamwood on Sunday
Local time
6:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Streamwood, 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
43m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Streamwood, IL
Tom Fisk
Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
This 27.3-mile drive from Streamwood, IL to Berwyn, IL is a short hop within the Midwest, easily completed in about 43 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, it’s perfect for a single-day trip. The route relies heavily on local roads, making it a more turn-heavy experience than a highway cruise. Given its brevity and lack of required overnight stops, this drive offers a lot of flexibility for your schedule. It’s a straightforward journey connecting two Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| West Lake Street | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Lake Street | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| South Bartlett Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South 1st Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cermak Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue Cutoff | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 7.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Streamwood, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on Cypress Drive
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Cypress Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto V47
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Bartlett Road
3
Continue on V47
348 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bartlett Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lake Street
5
Continue on US 20
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Lake Street
6
Continue on US 20
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
West Lake Street
Use the left / uturn lanes.
7
Take the ramp onto US 20
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 20
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 20
Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive
381 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bataan Drive
10
Turn right onto IL 171
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
1st Avenue Cutoff
12
Turn straight onto Cermak Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
V47 / South Bartlett Road
At end of road, turn left onto V47 / South Bartlett Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 20 / West Lake Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 20 / West Lake Street
Navigation decision point
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 20
Take the ramp onto US 20 toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
23.8 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
$4.27 one way
$8.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
6:51 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
3 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
43m 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 "turn-heavy local drive" for this 27.3-mile journey. Only 28% of this route is on highways, meaning you'll be navigating more surface streets and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 7.7 miles on US 20. This profile suggests a drive that feels more connected to the communities you're passing through, with frequent changes in direction and speed as you transition between different local roads like West Lake Street and Lake Street.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on US 20.
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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near V47 / South Bartlett Road.
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 27.3 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.1 miles (V47 / South Bartlett Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 20 / West Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 43m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). 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 7.7 miles on US 20. 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 0.1 miles (V47 / South Bartlett Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 20 / West Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (US 20): 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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