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Trip from Berwyn, IL to Long Grove, IL

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

Drive Time

49m

Distance

34.3 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

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

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Berwyn, IL

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Downtown Long Grove, IL, IL

Long Grove, IL

Ali Soheil

Trip Overview

The drive from Berwyn, IL to Long Grove, IL covers 34.3 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 290, IL 53, Eisenhower Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on I 290. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

About the Cities

Starting in Berwyn, IL

Full guide →

Berwyn is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.

Arriving in Long Grove, IL

Full guide →

Long Grove is a village in Chicagoland.

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 49m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 49m highway drive covering 34.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 290 and IL 53. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.4 miles on I 290.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 290 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 290 and IL 53. 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 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.

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 22.6 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5
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.
8
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,...
6
22.6 mi into trip | ~32m in | IL 53

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
31.6 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
31.7 mi into trip | ~44m in | IL 53 / North State Route 53

Turn right onto IL 53 / North State Route 53

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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 Long Grove, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.

Milwaukee

7.1 mi in | ~11m | via I 290

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 290 15.4 mi 20m
IL 53 8.9 mi 11m
Eisenhower Expressway 3.5 mi 4m
North State Route 53 2.2 mi 3m
1st Avenue Cutoff 1.7 mi 3m
Cermak Road 1.3 mi 2m
West Cermak Road 0.5 mi 1m
Robert Parker Coffin Road 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 290 — 15.4 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Cermak Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Cermak Road
2

Continue on Cermak Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue Cutoff

1.7 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue Cutoff
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto Harrison Street

354 ft · 9 sec · Harrison Street
5

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 290 West
6

Merge onto I 290; IL 110

3.5 mi · 4 min · Eisenhower Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 290

15 mi · 20 min · I 290
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53

8.9 mi · 11 min · IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on Lake Cook Road

517 ft · 6 sec · Lake Cook Road
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Use the right lane.
11

Turn right onto IL 53

2.2 mi · 3 min · North State Route 53
Use the right lane.
12

Turn left onto Robert Parker Coffin Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Robert Parker Coffin Road
13

Turn right onto V77

78 ft · 2 sec · North Old McHenry Road
14

Arrive at destination

V77

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.2 mi from Berwyn, IL · 25m into the drive

village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Itasca, IL

17 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

Buffalo Grove, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Itasca, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Berwyn, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Long Grove, IL

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Long Grove, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.36 one way

$10.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.89 $11.78
premium $4.89 $6.60 $13.20
diesel $5.61 $7.57 $15.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.3 0 $3.60 $1.65
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $3.00 $1.37
EV Truck/SUV 13.7 0 $4.80 $2.20

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 15, 2026

Origin

Berwyn, IL

Late night in Berwyn on Saturday

Local time

2:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Long Grove, IL

Late night in Long Grove on Saturday

Local time

2:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°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

3 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

49m 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 Long Grove, IL covers 34.3 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 290, IL 53, Eisenhower Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.2 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 $5.36 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 10 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.

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 22.6 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Berwyn, IL to Long Grove, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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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