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Trip from Berwyn, IL to Earlville, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

70 mi

113 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m

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

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city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Berwyn, IL

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Downtown Earlville, IL, IL

Earlville, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Berwyn, IL to Earlville, IL covers 70 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, US 34, Cermak Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.5 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.94 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.

Midpoint

35 miles from Berwyn, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 23.5 mi 28m
US 34 20.1 mi 30m
Cermak Road 6 mi 10m
Granart Road 5.5 mi 9m
Little Rock Road 5 mi 7m
IL 56 4.2 mi 5m
US 30 2.4 mi 3m
22nd Street 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway — 23.5 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Earlville, 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
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Continue on 22nd Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · 22nd Street
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

185 ft · 6 sec
Toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora Use the left lane.
5

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · this road
Toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
6

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

24 mi · 28 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 56

4.2 mi · 5 min · IL 56
Exit 113 Toward IL 56 West: Sugar Grove Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on US 30

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 30
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto Dugan Road

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Dugan Road
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto Granart Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · Granart Road
11

At end of road, turn left onto Granart Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Granart Road
12

Continue on Little Rock Road

5.0 mi · 7 min · Little Rock Road
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto US 34

2.0 mi · 3 min · US 34
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 34

18 mi · 27 min · US 34
15

Turn right onto CH 41

0.1 mi · 16 sec · County Highway 41
16

Continue on CH 41

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Ottawa Street
17

Turn left onto West Winthrop Street

135 ft · 3 sec · West Winthrop Street
18

Arrive at destination

West Winthrop Street

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 35 miles from Berwyn, IL, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.5 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 15 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35 miles or 48m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Earlville, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Berwyn, IL

This is one driving day of about 70 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Berwyn, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for about 23.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city on tripoints of DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Aurora, IL

35 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

Lisle, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Aurora, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35 miles from Berwyn, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

A2B Indian Veg Restaurant - Illinois

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Warrenville, Illinois

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 20

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+16307918800

Visit website

Oak Street Restaurant And Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Aurora, Illinois

0.9 mi

Tacochela Mexican Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Downers Grove, Illinois

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Friendly Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Berwyn, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17084849794

Visit website

A2B Indian Veg Restaurant - Illinois

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 20

Warrenville, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+16307918800

Visit website

Oak Street Restaurant And Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30

North Aurora, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+16303017202

Visit website

Tacochela Mexican Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15

Downers Grove, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+16304478226

Visit website

Simon's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10

Villa Park, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16305300200

Visit website

Ditka's Oakbrook

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive mile 10

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16305722200

Visit website

D'Cache Latin Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Berwyn, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+17083175008

Visit website

Media Noche Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Berwyn, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17083175093

Visit website

charlie's restaurant - forest park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Forest Park, Illinois

Hours: 5:30 am–2:30 pm

+17087711969

Visit website

Friendly Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Berwyn, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17084849794

Visit website

Prairie Trail Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 10

Willowbrook, Illinois

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 49.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
8 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
5
8.3 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
31.9 mi into trip | ~44m in | IL 56

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 56 toward IL 56 West: Sugar Grove

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 113 Toward IL 56 West: Sugar Grove
6
38.5 mi into trip | ~53m in | Dugan Road

Turn left onto Dugan Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
49.1 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | US 34

Turn right onto US 34

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.94 one way

$21.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.02 $24.03
premium $4.89 $13.47 $26.94
diesel $5.61 $15.46 $30.91

Estimated Tolls: $1.41

Reagan Memorial Tollway (23.5 mi) $1.41

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21 0 $7.35 $3.36
Efficient EV 17.5 0 $6.13 $2.80
EV Truck/SUV 28 0 $9.80 $4.48

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Berwyn, IL

Afternoon in Berwyn on Saturday

Local time

2:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

WNW 15 to 20 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Destination

Earlville, IL

Afternoon in Earlville on Saturday

Local time

2:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Aurora, IL

35 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

20 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 44m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

70 mi in 1h 44m — 38% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.

38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.5 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 70 miles you will encounter 8 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 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (IL 56): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Berwyn, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1908

Berwyn is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.

Top landmarks

  • • Arthur J. Dunham House — historic house in Berwyn, Illinois
  • • Mr. Robert Silhan House — historic house in Illinois, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 70 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.5 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.41 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Earlville, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles (IL 56): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Earlville, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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