Truro, IL to Berwyn, IL is 165.4 miles and takes about 3h 36m via I 80 and I 55, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. It's a straightforward highway-focused drive, meaning you'll likely spend most of your time on interstates. If you're looking for a quick, no-fuss journey between these two points, this route is a solid choice. It's designed for efficiency rather than leisurely sightseeing.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.7 miles from Truro, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
81.3 mi
1h 27m
I 55
32.8 mi
41m
US 34
12 mi
17m
Southeast 2nd Street
10.6 mi
16m
Knox Highway 28
5.9 mi
14m
IL 180
5 mi
8m
IL 17
3.5 mi
5m
South Harlem Avenue
2.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 81.3 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Truro, IL and Berwyn, IL.
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Start on Knox Highway 28
5.9 mi·14 min·Knox Highway 28
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Turn right onto IL 167
1.0 mi·1 min·IL 167
3
Turn left onto IL 180
5.0 mi·8 min·IL 180
4
Continue on IL 17
3.5 mi·5 min·IL 17
5
Continue on IL 17
0.5 mi·47 sec·South Center Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 34
11 mi·16 min·Southeast 2nd Street
7
Continue on US 34; IL 78
0.7 mi·1 min·South Main Street
8
Turn right onto US 34
0.5 mi·42 sec·East 2nd Street
9
Turn slight left onto US 34
1.3 mi·1 min·North East Street
10
Turn left onto US 34
12 mi·17 min·US 34
11
Turn right onto US 6; US 34
1.0 mi·1 min·West Railroad Street
12
Continue on US 6; US 34
0.3 mi·29 sec·North Mason Street
13
Continue on US 6; US 34
2.5 mi·3 min·County Road 1500 N
14
Turn left onto IL 40
1.4 mi·2 min·IL 40
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
16
Merge onto I 80
81 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 126BToward I 55 North: ChicagoUse the right lane.
18
Merge onto I 55
33 mi·41 min·I 55
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 283Toward IL 43: Harlem AvenueUse the right lane.
20
Turn left onto IL 43
2.9 mi·5 min·South Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Riverside Drive
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Turn slight left onto Oak Park Avenue
0.1 mi·26 sec·Oak Park Avenue
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Turn left onto West Cermak Road
91 ft·1 sec·West Cermak Road
24
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3h 36m, this is definitely a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. With only one recommended stop on the entire 165.4-mile journey, you can easily power through if needed, or take a break whenever convenient. Since the longest stretch is over 80 miles, plan your fuel stops accordingly, though with a fuel cost estimated at $26, it's unlikely you'll need to fill up multiple times. Keep an eye on traffic, especially as you approach the Chicago metropolitan area near Berwyn, as congestion can add unexpected time to your drive.
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 82.7 miles from Truro, IL, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.3 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 36 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.7 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 55m
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 Truro, 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 Truro, IL
This is one driving day of about 165.4 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Truro, 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 80 for about 81.3 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 46.7 and 165.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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46.7 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
128 mi into trip|~2h 45m in
Take the exit toward I 55 North: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 126B
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
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128.3 mi into trip|~2h 46m in|I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
161.2 mi into trip|~3h 27m 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
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165.4 mi into trip|~3h 36m in|West Cermak Road
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.86 one way
$51.72 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.39
$56.78
premium
$4.89
$31.83
$63.66
diesel
$5.61
$36.52
$73.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.6
0
$17.37
$7.94
Efficient EV
41.4
0
$14.47
$6.62
EV Truck/SUV
66.2
0
$23.16
$10.59
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Truro, IL
Morning
in Truro on Sunday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Berwyn, IL
Morning
in Berwyn on Sunday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Peru, IL
83 mi in
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
15 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
3h 36m 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.
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 159.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the journey utilizing major interstates like I 80 and I 55. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including an uninterrupted segment of 81.3 miles on I 80. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency and minimal slowdowns, as the majority of the path is on high-speed roads. The character of the drive is consistent, offering a predictable journey for the most part.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.3 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and I 55. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 46.7 miles in near I 80.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 36m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 46.7 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 128 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.3 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 81.3 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 46.7 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 128 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.3 miles (I 55): 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Berwyn, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
