Origin
West Chicago, IL
Late night in West Chicago on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Chicago, 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
43m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 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 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Chicago, IL
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Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from West Chicago to Berwyn, expect a straightforward 23.6-mile journey through the Illinois suburbs. You can easily complete this drive in about 43 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stays. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel should cover your needs for this short excursion. Since both your start and end points are located within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the transit. This route is efficient for those looking to move between these two areas without unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Saint Charles Road | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| Geneva Road | 6.4 mi | 12m |
| I 290 | 5 mi | 6m |
| South 1st Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cermak Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Washington Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue Cutoff | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Saint Charles Road
— 7.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chicago, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on this road
41 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
49 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto East Washington Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
4
Continue on Geneva Road
6.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Geneva Road
5
Continue on East Saint Charles Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Saint Charles Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto North Grace Street
234 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Grace Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
East Saint Charles Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 290 East
9
Merge onto I 290
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 20
Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive
381 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bataan Drive
12
Turn right onto IL 171
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
1st Avenue Cutoff
14
Turn straight onto Cermak Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
North Grace Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Grace Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
15 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 290
Merge onto I 290
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20 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
20.2 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
$3.69 one way
$7.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 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 | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
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
Late night in Berwyn on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 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
1 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?
This trip is best described as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a wide-open highway cruise. You will spend roughly 21% of your time on the highway, specifically utilizing I-290 to bridge the gap between local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7.4-mile segment along East Saint Charles Road. As you navigate the path, expect to transition between these faster interstate sections and the more technical turns required by the local road network. It is a drive that demands your attention due to the frequent changes in road type.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on East Saint Charles Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the 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 23.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (North Grace Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (I 290): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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: 23.6 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on East Saint Charles Road. 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: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (North Grace Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (I 290): 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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