Origin
Berwyn, IL
Afternoon in Berwyn on Friday
Local time
3:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Rosemont, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Rosemont, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Rosemont, IL covers 13.7 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Avenue Cutoff, Des Plaines River Road, Mannheim Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on 1st Avenue Cutoff. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 26m drive with frequent turns across 13.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
1st Avenue Cutoff is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 miles.
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 around 1.8 miles in near 1st Avenue Cutoff.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (1st Avenue Cutoff): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (Lawrence Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
1st Avenue Cutoff
Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Lawrence Avenue
Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
11.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn slight right toward US 12, US 45
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 12, US 45
3
11.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 12; US 45 / Mannheim Road
Turn straight onto US 12; US 45 / Mannheim Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Avenue Cutoff | 4.8 mi | 10m |
| Des Plaines River Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Mannheim Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Cermak Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lawrence Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
1st Avenue Cutoff
— 4.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Rosemont, 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
4.8 mi
·
10 min
·
1st Avenue Cutoff
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Des Plaines River Road
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Des Plaines River Road
5
Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn slight right
355 ft
·
13 sec
Toward US 12, US 45
7
Turn straight onto US 12; US 45
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Mannheim Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 12; US 45
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mannheim Road
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
US 12; US 45
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Rosemont, IL
Afternoon in Rosemont on Friday
Local time
3:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
1 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
26m 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 Rosemont, IL covers 13.7 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Avenue Cutoff, Des Plaines River Road, Mannheim Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 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 $2.14 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 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (1st Avenue Cutoff): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (Lawrence Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Berwyn, IL to Rosemont, 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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