Origin
Berwyn, IL
Late night in Berwyn on Friday
Local time
1:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Douglas, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.3 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 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berwyn, IL
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Douglas, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Douglas, IL covers 10.3 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 West Cermak Road, Dan Ryan Expressway, East 31st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on West Cermak Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.3 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 10.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Cermak Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 7.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 10.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 East, I 94 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
9
7.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90, I 94 East: Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90, I 94 East: Indiana
5
8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway
Merge onto I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Local) toward I 90, I 94
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90, I 94
7
9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward 31st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 54
Toward 31st Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Cermak Road | 7.3 mi | 15m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| East 31st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Canalport Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Local) | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 31st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Wentworth Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Cermak Road
— 7.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Douglas, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West Cermak Road
2
Turn slight right onto South Trumbull Avenue
130 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Trumbull Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Cermak Road
4
Turn slight left onto South Canalport Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Canalport Avenue
5
Turn slight right
110 ft
·
4 sec
6
Take the ramp
455 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 90, I 94 East: Indiana
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 90; I 94
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90; I 94
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
Toward I 90, I 94
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
495 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 54
Toward 31st Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto South Wentworth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Wentworth Avenue
12
Turn left onto West 31st Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West 31st Street
13
Continue on East 31st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 31st Street
14
Turn right onto South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
15
Turn right onto East 33rd Street
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 33rd Street
16
Arrive at destination
East 33rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.61 one way
$3.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
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.
Destination
Douglas, IL
Late night in Douglas on Friday
Local time
1:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
1 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 Douglas, IL covers 10.3 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Cermak Road, Dan Ryan Expressway, East 31st Street. 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 $1.61 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 is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 10.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Berwyn, IL to Douglas, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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