Origin
Berwyn, IL
Afternoon in Berwyn on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Villa Grove, IL
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
154 mi
248 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 5m
★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berwyn, IL
Choco Kitty
Villa Grove, IL
Toni Seyfert
Trip Overview
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Villa Grove, IL covers 154 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Cicero Avenue, Cicero Avenue, 167th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77 miles from Berwyn, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 16m drive with frequent turns across 154 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Cicero Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Villa Grove, IL is easy. At 3h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Berwyn, IL to Villa Grove, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Cicero Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cicero Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 167th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 57 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Marketview Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Neil Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 130 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Cicero Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Villa Grove, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Cermak Road
2
Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
12 mi
·
18 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
3
Continue on Cicero Avenue
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Cicero Avenue
4
Turn left onto 167th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
167th Street
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
6
Merge slight left
105 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward Market Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Market Street
8
Turn left
95 ft
·
5 sec
9
Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
10
Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Marketview Drive
11
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Neil Street
12
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
13
Merge slight left
3.5 mi
·
4 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward IL 130: University Avenue
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
IL 130: University Avenue
15
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
16
Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East University Avenue
17
Turn right onto North High Cross Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
North High Cross Road
18
Continue on South High Cross Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South High Cross Road
19
Continue on County Road 1600 East
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1600 East
20
Continue on North Lincoln Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lincoln Street
21
Continue on County Road 1600 East
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
County Road 1600 East
22
Continue on North Sycamore Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Sycamore Street
23
Turn right onto East Adams Street
495 ft
·
27 sec
·
East Adams Street
24
Turn left
69 ft
·
5 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
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 77 miles from Berwyn, IL, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Villa Grove, 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 154 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77 mi from Berwyn, IL · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77 miles from Berwyn, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Villa Grove, IL
The final approach into Villa Grove, 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 Villa Grove, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.39 one way
$46.78 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $25.79 | $51.57 |
| premium | $4.80 | $29.07 | $58.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.21 | $68.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.17 | $7.39 |
| Efficient EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.48 | $6.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.56 | $9.86 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Villa Grove, IL
Afternoon in Villa Grove on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
8 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
3h 16m 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 Villa Grove, IL covers 154 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Cicero Avenue, Cicero Avenue, 167th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77 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 $23.39 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Villa Grove, IL is easy. At 3h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Berwyn, IL to Villa Grove, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Berwyn, IL to Villa Grove, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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