Origin
Alden, IL
Night in Alden on Wednesday
Local time
10:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alden, IL to Berwyn, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
73.4 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alden, IL
Mike Tyurin
Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alden, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 12, I 290, IL 53 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31 miles on US 12. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.7 miles from Alden, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 73.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 12 and I 290. The longest continuous stretch is about 31 miles on US 12.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 12 is the longest continuous segment at about 31 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and I 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.2 miles in near US 12 / North Main Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 11.2 miles (US 12 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 48.9 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
11.2 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 12 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 12 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
44.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the ramp toward IL 53 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward IL 53 South
8
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
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IL 53
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53 toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7
55.9 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
|
I 290
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 East: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 290 East: Chicago
7
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 31 mi | 40m |
| I 290 | 13.9 mi | 18m |
| IL 53 | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| IL 173 | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| South 1st Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cermak Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 31 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alden, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on V12
11 ft
·
3 sec
·
Alden Road
2
Turn right onto IL 173
11 mi
·
15 min
·
IL 173
3
Turn right onto US 12
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 12
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 12
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 12; IL 59
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 12; IL 59
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 12; IL 59
7
Continue on US 12; IL 59
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
US 12; IL 59
8
Continue on US 12; IL 59
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12; IL 59
9
Continue on US 12; IL 59
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12; IL 59
10
Continue on US 12; IL 59
14 mi
·
20 min
·
US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward IL 53 South
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto IL 53
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
IL 53
Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290
14 mi
·
18 min
·
I 290
Toward I 290 East: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 20
Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive
381 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bataan Drive
17
Turn right onto IL 171
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
1st Avenue Cutoff
19
Turn straight onto Cermak Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.7 miles from Alden, IL, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.7 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berwyn, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Alden, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alden, IL
This is one driving day of about 73.4 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Alden, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 12 for about 31 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.7 mi from Alden, IL · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Alden, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Berwyn, IL
The final approach into Berwyn, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.48 one way
$22.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.13 | $28.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.21 | $32.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.52 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.28 | $4.70 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Night in Berwyn on Wednesday
Local time
10:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 15 mph
37% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:00PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:00PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
1 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
1h 40m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alden, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 12, I 290, IL 53. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.7 miles from Alden, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles (US 12 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 48.9 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Alden, IL to Berwyn, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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