Origin
Berwyn, IL
Late night in Berwyn on Saturday
Local time
12:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Near South Side, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
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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Near South Side, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Near South Side, IL covers 8.9 miles and takes about 19m 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, South Archer Avenue, West Cullerton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on West Cermak Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.39 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.
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 19m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 8.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 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 8.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near West Cermak Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Near South Side, IL is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (West Cermak Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
West Cermak Road
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Cermak Road | 8.2 mi | 17m |
| South Archer Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Cullerton Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| South Trumbull Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Cermak Road
— 8.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Near South Side, 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
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight left onto South Archer Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Archer Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto West Cullerton Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cullerton Street
6
Turn left
445 ft
·
32 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.39 one way
$2.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Near South Side, IL
Late night in Near South Side on Saturday
Local time
12:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
5 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
19m 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 Near South Side, IL covers 8.9 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Cermak Road, South Archer Avenue, West Cullerton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 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 $1.39 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 Near South Side, IL is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (West Cermak Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Berwyn, IL to Near South Side, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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