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Trip from Berwyn, IL to Plainfield, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

4h 20m

Distance

214.8 mi

346 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 8m ★
6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 13m

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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Plainfield, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Berwyn, IL to Plainfield, IL covers 214.8 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, South Cicero Avenue, Route 130 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 156.5 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.58 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

107.4 miles from Berwyn, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 20m. Total distance: 214.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 20m highway drive covering 214.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and South Cicero Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 156.5 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 156.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and South Cicero Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near IL 50 / South Cicero 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 4h 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (167th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

6
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue

Turn right onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
20.7 mi into trip | ~34m in | 167th Street

Turn left onto 167th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
20.9 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the ramp toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
5
21.4 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 57

Merge onto I 57

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
178 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in

Take the exit toward IL 16 East: Charleston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 190A Toward IL 16 East: Charleston

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 156.5 mi 2h 49m
South Cicero Avenue 11.6 mi 18m
Route 130 10 mi 14m
Cicero Avenue 6.6 mi 10m
Illinois Route 16 6 mi 8m
North 1250th Street 4.7 mi 7m
North Haughton Highway 4.4 mi 6m
West Cermak Road 2.5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 156.5 mi, about 2h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Cermak Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road
2

Turn right onto IL 50

12 mi · 18 min · South Cicero Avenue
Use the right lane.
3

Continue on IL 50

6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Turn left onto 167th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 167th Street
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
6

Merge onto I 57

157 mi · 2 hr 49 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 190A Toward IL 16 East: Charleston
8

Turn straight onto IL 16

0.7 mi · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East
9

Continue on IL 16

6.0 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
10

Continue on IL 16

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Avenue
11

Turn right onto IL 130

1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
12

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
13

Continue on IL 130

10.0 mi · 14 min · Route 130
14

Continue on IL 130

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 1825 East
15

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
16

Continue on IL 130

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Haughton Highway
17

Continue on IL 130

1.3 mi · 1 min · 1700E
18

Continue on IL 130

4.0 mi · 5 min · North Haughton Highway
19

Continue on IL 130

2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E
20

Continue on IL 130

4.7 mi · 7 min · North 1250th Street
21

Turn left onto North Street

0.4 mi · 58 sec · North Street
22

Turn left onto North 1280th Street

61 ft · 2 sec · North 1280th Street
23

Arrive at destination

North 1280th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.4 miles from Berwyn, IL, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.5 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 47 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.4 miles or 2h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 23m

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Berwyn, IL

This is one driving day of about 214.8 miles and 4h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Berwyn, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 156.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 107.4 mi from Berwyn, IL · 2h 9m into the drive

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

107 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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Joliet, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.4 miles from Berwyn, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Plainfield, IL

The final approach into Plainfield, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Plainfield, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Golden Bear Pancake & Crepery Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Alsip, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.3

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+17086533454

Visit website

Paxton Family Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Paxton, Illinois

0.9 mi

Wings Chinese Food

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Alsip, Illinois

1.1 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

The Well

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manteno, Illinois

1 mi

Golden Bear Pancake & Crepery Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.3

Alsip, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+17086533454

Visit website

Paxton Family Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 107.4

Paxton, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12173792777

Wings Chinese Food

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.3

Alsip, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+17083710455

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

Arcade Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 107.4

Paxton, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12173793268

El Coyote Mexican Restaurant

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.3

Alsip, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17083895400

Visit website

Nad Tatrami Polish Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 30.7

Monee, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17088855092

Visit website

Jalisco Express Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Cicero, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17084776561

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

The Well

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46

Manteno, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17795295090

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 138.1

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 138.1

Savoy, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 138.1

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 138.1

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Hampton Inn Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 138.1

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 138.1

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

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

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 14.8
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

$33.58 one way

$67.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $36.87 $73.74
premium $4.89 $41.34 $82.67
diesel $5.61 $47.43 $94.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Tesla Supercharger

Champaign, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Savoy, Illinois

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Champaign, Illinois

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Hampton Inn Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

Blink

1 DCFC

Tesla: 1 EV Connect: 1 Tesla Destination: 1 Other: 1 ChargePoint: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.4 0 $22.55 $10.31
Efficient EV 53.7 0 $18.79 $8.59
EV Truck/SUV 85.9 1 $30.07 $13.75

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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

Night in Berwyn on Thursday

Local time

9:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plainfield, IL

Night in Plainfield on Thursday

Local time

9:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°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

6 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

4h 20m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Plainfield, IL covers 214.8 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, South Cicero Avenue, Route 130. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.4 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 $33.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (167th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Berwyn, IL to Plainfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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