Belvidere to Berwyn is 69.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a drive with a fair number of turns, so it's not a simple point-and-go highway cruise. With only about a 28% share of highway driving, you'll experience more local roads and intersections. This route is best suited for a single-day trip.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
41.7 mi
44m
I 290
19.6 mi
25m
South 1st Avenue
1.4 mi
2m
Cermak Road
1.3 mi
2m
Belvidere Road
0.8 mi
1m
Logan Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
North Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
Genoa Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 41.7 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belvidere, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on East Perry Street
59 ft·9 sec·East Perry Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
3
Turn left onto Logan Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Logan Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 20 Business
0.8 mi·1 min·Belvidere Road
5
Continue on CR T40
0.7 mi·1 min·Genoa Road
6
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
7
Merge onto I 90
12 mi·12 min·Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
30 mi·31 min·Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 68A-BToward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West SuburbsUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 68AToward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West SuburbsUse the slight right lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·33 sec·this road
Exit 68AToward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
12
Merge onto I 290; IL 53
5.7 mi·7 min·I 290; IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290
14 mi·18 min·I 290
Toward I 290 East: ChicagoUse the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 20Toward IL 171: 1st AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive
381 ft·14 sec·Bataan Drive
16
Turn right onto IL 171
1.4 mi·2 min·South 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
0.2 mi·31 sec·1st Avenue Cutoff
18
Turn straight onto Cermak Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi·1 min·West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Belvidere, 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 15.4 and 65.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
15.4 mi into trip|~20m in|I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
45.2 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 68A-B
Toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
9
45.7 mi into trip|~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 68A
Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West S...
7
51.9 mi into trip|~1h 1m 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
65.8 mi into trip|~1h 20m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.87 one way
$21.73 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$11.93
$23.86
premium
$4.89
$13.37
$26.75
diesel
$5.61
$15.34
$30.69
Estimated Tolls: $2.91
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(41.7 mi)$2.91
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$3
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.8
0
$7.30
$3.34
Efficient EV
17.4
0
$6.08
$2.78
EV Truck/SUV
27.8
0
$9.73
$4.45
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 17, 2026
Origin
Belvidere, IL
Afternoon
in Belvidere on Saturday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 25 mph66% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 5:40PM CDT until April 17 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 5:38PM CDT until April 17 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Berwyn, IL
Afternoon
in Berwyn on Saturday
Local time
12:34 PM
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
10 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
1h 27m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll navigate more local streets and intersections than sustained highway cruising. While 28% of the journey is on highways like the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, the majority will involve navigating through towns and making turns. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 41.7 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, offering a brief period of faster travel before you transition back to more varied road conditions. Be prepared for frequent changes in speed limits and road types.
Only 28% 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: 41.7 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 15.4 miles in near I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 15.4 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Belvidere, IL to Berwyn, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Suburbs along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 69.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m 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 41.7 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.91 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams Memorial 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.
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 15.4 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Trip.ovh 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.
