Origin
Berwyn, IL
Afternoon in Berwyn on Monday
Local time
1:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Alden, IL
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
74 mi
119 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
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6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berwyn, IL
Choco Kitty
Alden, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Alden, IL covers 74 miles and takes about 1h 39m 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, North Rand Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on US 12. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.24 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
37 miles from Berwyn, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Alden, IL covers 74 miles and takes about 1h 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 16.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near Harrison Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74 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: at 3.5 miles (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.5 mi into trip
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~6m in
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Harrison Street
Turn left onto Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway
Merge onto I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.1 mi into trip
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~11m in
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I 290
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
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 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford,...
6
22.6 mi into trip
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~32m in
|
IL 53
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
62.8 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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IL 173 / Kenosha Street
Turn left onto IL 173 / Kenosha Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Berwyn, IL to Alden, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.
Milwaukee
7.1 mi in
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~11m
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via I 290
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 16.3 mi | 19m |
| I 290 | 15.4 mi | 20m |
| North Rand Road | 14.3 mi | 18m |
| Kenosha Street | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| IL 53 | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| Eisenhower Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| 1st Avenue Cutoff | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Cermak Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 16.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Alden, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
2
Continue on Cermak Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cermak Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Avenue Cutoff
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Harrison Street
354 ft
·
9 sec
·
Harrison Street
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 290 West
6
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290
15 mi
·
20 min
·
I 290
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Lake Cook Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Cook Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 12
14 mi
·
18 min
·
North Rand Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 12; IL 59
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 12; IL 59
12 mi
·
14 min
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US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 12
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12
14
Turn left onto IL 173
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Kenosha Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto V12
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
Alden Road
16
Arrive at destination
V12
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 37 miles from Berwyn, IL, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.3 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 74 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37 miles or 51m 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 Alden, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Berwyn, 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 Berwyn, IL
This is one driving day of about 74 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Berwyn, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 12 for about 16.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37 mi from Berwyn, IL · 51m 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 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37 miles from Berwyn, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alden, IL
The final approach into Alden, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Alden, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.24 one way
$22.48 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.39 | $24.78 |
| premium | $4.80 | $13.97 | $27.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
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: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.36 | $4.74 |
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
Alden, IL
Afternoon in Alden on Monday
Local time
1:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 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 39m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Alden, IL covers 74 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 12, I 290, North Rand Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37 miles from Berwyn, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.24 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 74 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Berwyn, IL to Alden, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.
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