Trip from Berwyn, IL to Cortland, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

55.5 mi

89 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 6m ★

6 AM

1h 12m

8 AM

1h 24m

10 AM

1h 16m

12 PM

1h 15m

3 PM

1h 17m

5 PM

1h 23m

8 PM

1h 9m

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 Cortland, IL covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cermak Road, 22nd Street, I 88 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 55.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Cermak Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Berwyn, IL to Cortland, IL is easy. At 1h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Berwyn, IL to Cortland, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Cermak Road	—	—
22nd Street	—	—
I 88	—	—
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway	—	—
Peace Road	—	—
East Lincoln Highway	—	—
South Somonauk Road	—	—
East Chestnut Avenue	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Cermak Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Cermak Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Cermak Road

2

Continue on Cermak Road

6.0 mi · 10 min · Cermak Road

3

Continue on 22nd Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · 22nd Street

4

Take the ramp left toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora

187 ft · 7 sec · I 88 Toll West: Aurora

5

Continue on I 88 Toll West: Aurora

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 88 Toll West: Aurora

6

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

24 mi · 28 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

7

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

19 mi · 20 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

8

Take the exit slight right toward Peace Road

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Peace Road

9

Turn right onto Peace Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Peace Road

10

Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway

1.9 mi · 2 min · East Lincoln Highway

11

Turn left onto South Somonauk Road

0.5 mi · 50 sec · South Somonauk Road

12

Turn right onto East Chestnut Avenue

20 ft · 1 sec · East Chestnut Avenue

13

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.7 mi from Berwyn, IL · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Naperville, IL

28 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

Elmhurst, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Naperville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Berwyn, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cortland, IL

The final approach into Cortland, 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

$8.68 one way

$17.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$9.53	$19.05
premium	$4.89	$10.68	$21.36
diesel	$5.61	$12.25	$24.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.7	$5.83	$2.66
Efficient EV	13.9	$4.86	$2.22
EV Truck/SUV	22.2	$7.77	$3.55

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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

Afternoon in Berwyn on Thursday

Local time

3:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cortland, IL

Afternoon in Cortland on Thursday

Local time

3:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°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

18 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 12m 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 Cortland, IL covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Cermak Road, 22nd Street, I 88. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.7 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 $8.68 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.

The drive from Berwyn, IL to Cortland, IL is easy. At 1h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Berwyn, IL to Cortland, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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