Trip from Berwyn, IL to Lawrence, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

74 mi

119 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 35m ★

6 AM

1h 43m

8 AM

1h 58m

10 AM

1h 48m

12 PM

1h 47m

3 PM

1h 49m

5 PM

1h 57m

8 PM

1h 38m

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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Lawrence, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Berwyn, IL to Lawrence, IL covers 74 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, I 290, South State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.7 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.57 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

37 miles from Berwyn, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 74 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 74 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.7 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 3.7 miles in near I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74 miles you will encounter 22 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 3.7 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

3.7 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway

Merge onto I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 290

Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford,...

21.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 1B Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Ro...

24.3 mi into trip | ~36m in

Turn left toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford

49.5 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward US 20: Hampshire, Marengo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 42 Toward US 20: Hampshire, Marengo

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Berwyn, IL and Lawrence, IL, road signs point toward Milwaukee and Marengo.

Milwaukee

7.1 mi in | ~11m | via I 290

Marengo

49.5 mi in | ~1h 3m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway	24.7 mi	26m
I 290	14.5 mi	19m
South State Street	10.6 mi	16m
East Grant Highway	8.4 mi	11m
Eisenhower Expressway	3.5 mi	4m
Lawrence Road	1.8 mi	4m
1st Avenue Cutoff	1.7 mi	3m
North Meacham Road	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Jane Addams Memorial Tollway — 24.7 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Cermak Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Cermak Road

Continue on Cermak Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue Cutoff

1.7 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue Cutoff

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Harrison Street

354 ft · 9 sec · Harrison Street

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward I 290 West

Merge onto I 290; IL 110

3.5 mi · 4 min · Eisenhower Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 290

15 mi · 19 min · I 290

Toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Exit 1B Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road Use the right lane.

Turn left onto IL 72

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Higgins Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Meacham Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Meacham Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 90

25 mi · 26 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 42 Toward US 20: Hampshire, Marengo Use the straight / slight right lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto US 20

0.5 mi · 53 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Continue on US 20

0.7 mi · 55 sec · East Grant Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 20

90 ft · 1 sec · East Grant Highway

Continue on US 20

3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 20

198 ft · 3 sec · East Grant Highway

Continue on US 20

4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway

Turn right onto IL 23

11 mi · 16 min · South State Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 14

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Division Street

Turn left onto IL 173

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Brink Street

Turn right onto T50

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Road

Turn left onto T50

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Ramer Road

Keep slight right at fork onto T50

1.3 mi · 3 min · Lawrence Road

Turn right onto T50

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Oak Grove Road

Turn right

79 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at destination

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 37 miles from Berwyn, IL, or about 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.7 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 16 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37 miles or 50m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 74 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Berwyn, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for about 24.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37 mi from Berwyn, IL · 50m into the drive

city in Cook and Kane counties in the northern part of the U.S. state of Illinois

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elgin, IL

37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elgin, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37 miles from Berwyn, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lawrence, IL

The final approach into Lawrence, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.57 one way

$23.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$12.70	$25.40
premium	$4.89	$14.24	$28.48
diesel	$5.61	$16.34	$32.68

Estimated Tolls: $1.73

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (24.7 mi) $1.73

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

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.2	$7.77	$3.55
Efficient EV	18.5	$6.48	$2.96
EV Truck/SUV	29.6	$10.36	$4.74

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

6:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawrence, IL

Evening in Lawrence on Thursday

Local time

6:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

19 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 42m 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 Lawrence, IL covers 74 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, I 290, South State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37 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 $11.57 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.