Trip from Berwyn, IL to Avondale, IL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are South Pulaski Road, West Cermak Road, South Central Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 5.2 miles from Berwyn, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Berwyn, IL to Avondale, IL?

The route from Berwyn, IL to Avondale, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

20m

Distance

10.5 mi

17 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 19m ★

6 AM

0h 21m

8 AM

0h 24m

10 AM

0h 22m

12 PM

0h 22m

3 PM

0h 22m

5 PM

0h 24m

8 PM

0h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Berwyn, IL to Avondale, IL covers 10.5 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Pulaski Road, West Cermak Road, South Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on South Pulaski Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 10.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Pulaski Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near South Central Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 10.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.5 miles (South Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | South Central Avenue

Turn left onto South Central Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4

2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 290 East

Navigation decision point

Toward I 290 East

7

3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 24B Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

6

5.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | South Pulaski Road

Turn left onto South Pulaski Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

7

8.5 mi into trip | ~16m in | West Belden Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Pulaski Road	2.9 mi	5m
West Cermak Road	1.5 mi	3m
South Central Avenue	1.4 mi	2m
North Pulaski Road	1.1 mi	2m
West Madison Street	1 mi	2m
West Belmont Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
South Cicero Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
Eisenhower Expressway	0.6 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: South Pulaski Road — 2.9 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Avondale, IL.

1

Start on West Cermak Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Cermak Road

2

Turn left onto South Central Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Central Avenue

Use the left lane.

3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 290 East

4

Merge onto I 290; IL 110

0.6 mi · 46 sec · Eisenhower Expressway

5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 24B Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue Use the slight right lane.

6

Turn straight onto West Lexington Street

302 ft · 7 sec · West Lexington Street

7

Turn left onto IL 50

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Cicero Avenue

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

8

Turn right onto West Madison Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

9

Turn left onto South Pulaski Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · South Pulaski Road

Use the left lane.

10

At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

170 ft · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

Use the right lane.

11

Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Pulaski Road

12

Turn right onto West Belmont Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Belmont Avenue

13

Turn right onto North Christiana Avenue

142 ft · 6 sec · North Christiana Avenue

14

Arrive at destination

North Christiana Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.64 one way

$3.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$1.80	$3.60
premium	$4.89	$2.02	$4.04
diesel	$5.61	$2.32	$4.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.2	$1.10	$0.50
Efficient EV	2.6	$0.92	$0.42
EV Truck/SUV	4.2	$1.47	$0.67

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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

Berwyn, IL

Evening in Berwyn on Thursday

Local time

5:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Avondale, IL

Evening in Avondale on Thursday

Local time

5:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

8 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

20m 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 Avondale, IL covers 10.5 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Pulaski Road, West Cermak Road, South Central Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 5.2 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 $1.64 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 10.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.5 miles (South Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Berwyn, IL to Avondale, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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