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Trip from Berwyn, IL to Bunker Hill, IL

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 55m

Distance

258.9 mi

417 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

38 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 42m ★
6 AM
4h 55m
8 AM
5h 22m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 47m

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

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Berwyn, IL

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Bunker Hill, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Berwyn, IL to Bunker Hill, IL covers 258.9 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 55, Staunton Bunker Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 125.9 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

129.4 miles from Berwyn, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 55m highway drive covering 258.9 miles, with most of the trip on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 125.9 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 125.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 55. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Oak Park Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 258.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Oak Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Oak Park Avenue

Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
3.7 mi into trip | ~7m in

Turn right

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.8 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 55 South
5
4 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
129.9 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

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 Berwyn, IL to Bunker Hill, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.

Springfield

129.9 mi in | ~2h 30m | via I 55

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 125.9 mi 2h 22m
I 55 116.4 mi 2h 5m
Staunton Bunker Hill Road 7.9 mi 10m
South Harlem Avenue 2.8 mi 5m
East Main Street 1.5 mi 2m
Warren Street 0.8 mi 1m
Riverside Drive 0.8 mi 1m
Staunton Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 125.9 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Cermak Road

91 ft · 5 sec · West Cermak Road
2

Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Oak Park Avenue
3

Turn right onto Riverside Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · Riverside Drive
4

Turn left onto IL 43

2.8 mi · 5 min · South Harlem Avenue
5

Turn right

137 ft · 5 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 55 South
7

Merge onto I 55

126 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

52 mi · 55 min · I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Toward Staunton
11

Turn right onto Staunton Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Staunton Road
12

Continue on East Main Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
13

Turn right onto IL 4

378 ft · 8 sec · North Hibbard Street
14

Turn right onto IL 4

180 ft · 7 sec · West North Street
15

Turn left onto IL 4

0.5 mi · 47 sec · North Edwardsville Street
16

Continue on IL 4

0.6 mi · 1 min · Illinois Route 4
17

Turn left onto Staunton Bunker Hill Road

7.9 mi · 10 min · Staunton Bunker Hill Road
18

Continue on Warren Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Warren Street
19

Arrive at destination

West Warren Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 129.4 miles from Berwyn, IL, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.9 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 129.4 miles or 2h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bunker Hill, 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 258.9 miles and 4h 55m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 125.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 129.4 mi from Berwyn, IL · 2h 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IL

129 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

Normal, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129.4 miles from Berwyn, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.9 miles.

Arriving in Bunker Hill, IL

The final approach into Bunker Hill, 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 Bunker Hill, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 187.5
View on nps.gov
Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.48 one way

$80.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $44.44 $88.88
premium $4.89 $49.82 $99.65
diesel $5.61 $57.16 $114.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

38 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

GFCS LLC Melrose Park

Chicago, IL

IN_CHARGE

18 DCFC

Roosevelt Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Chicago, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Power Up Plaza

Chicago, IL

Blink Network

16 DCFC

Burr Ridge Village Center - Tesla Supercharger

Burr Ridge, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Chicago, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wintrust

Bedford Park, IL

NOODOE

8 DCFC

Buddy Bear - 3940 W. Washington Blvd

Chicago, IL

NOODOE

6 DCFC

Zeigler Ford of North Riverside

North Riverside, IL

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 12 NOODOE: 7 Tesla: 3 EV Connect: 3 eVgo Network: 3 SHELL_RECHARGE: 2 Electrify America: 2 BP_PULSE: 2 IN_CHARGE: 1 Blink Network: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 77.7 0 $27.18 $12.43
Efficient EV 64.7 0 $22.65 $10.36
EV Truck/SUV 103.6 1 $36.25 $16.57

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Berwyn, IL

Night in Berwyn on Tuesday

Local time

11:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bunker Hill, IL

Night in Bunker Hill on Tuesday

Local time

11:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Bloomington, IL

129 mi in

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

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

4h 55m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Bunker Hill, IL covers 258.9 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 55, Staunton Bunker Hill Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.4 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 $40.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 258.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Oak Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Berwyn, IL to Bunker Hill, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.

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