Origin
Berwyn, IL
Afternoon in Berwyn on Friday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Orland Park, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Orland Park, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Orland Park, IL covers 17.2 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Harlem Avenue, Southwest Highway, Riverside Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10 miles on South Harlem Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 17.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Harlem Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 10 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
704 ft
581 ft
Total Climb
142 ft
Total Descent
55 ft
Highest Point
704 ft
~17.2 mi in
Elevation Range
123 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Oak Park Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (IL 7 / Southwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Oak Park Avenue
Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue
Turn left onto IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
IL 7 / Southwest Highway
Turn right onto IL 7 / Southwest Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
West 143rd Street
Turn sharp left onto West 143rd Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
17.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 45 / South La Grange Road
Turn right onto US 45 / South La Grange Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Harlem Avenue | 10 mi | 17m |
| Southwest Highway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 143rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oak Park Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Cermak Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South La Grange Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Harlem Avenue
— 10 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Orland Park, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
91 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Cermak Road
2
Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Oak Park Avenue
3
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
4
Turn left onto IL 43
10.0 mi
·
17 min
·
South Harlem Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto IL 7
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Southwest Highway
Use the right lane.
6
Turn sharp left onto West 143rd Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West 143rd Street
7
Turn right onto US 45
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
South La Grange Road
8
Arrive at destination
US 45
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Orland Park, IL
Afternoon in Orland Park on Friday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
15 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
29m 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 Orland Park, IL covers 17.2 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Harlem Avenue, Southwest Highway, Riverside Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 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 $2.69 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 straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (IL 7 / Southwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Berwyn, IL to Orland Park, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 581 ft to 704 ft elevation with about 142 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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