Origin
Berwyn, IL
Afternoon in Berwyn on Friday
Local time
1:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Alton, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 21m
Distance
277.7 mi
447 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 8m
★
6 AM
5h 21m
8 AM
5h 48m
10 AM
5h 31m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 13m
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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Alton, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Alton, IL covers 277.7 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oak Park Avenue, Riverside Drive, South Harlem Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.42 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
138.8 miles from Berwyn, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 21m. Total distance: 277.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 21m drive with frequent turns across 277.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oak Park 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 5h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Berwyn, IL to Alton, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Avenue | — | — |
| Riverside Drive | — | — |
| South Harlem Avenue | — | — |
| I 55 South | — | — |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | — | — |
| IL 140 | — | — |
| East State Street | — | — |
| State Route 140 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Oak Park Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Alton, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Cermak Road
2
Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Oak Park Avenue
3
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
4
Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Harlem Avenue
5
Turn right
138 ft
·
5 sec
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 55 South
7
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
126 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
63 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis
10
Take the exit slight right toward IL 140: Alton, Greenville
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
IL 140: Alton, Greenville
11
Turn right onto East State Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
12
Continue on State Route 140
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 140
13
Continue on East Bethalto Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Bethalto Drive
14
Continue on East MacArthur Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East MacArthur Drive
15
Continue on West Macarthur Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Macarthur Drive
16
Continue on College Avenue
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
College Avenue
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward College Avenue
397 ft
·
8 sec
·
College Avenue
18
Exit the roundabout onto College Avenue
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
College Avenue
19
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
20
Continue on Piasa Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Piasa Street
21
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 3rd Street
22
Turn right onto Alby Street
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
Alby Street
23
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 138.8 miles from Berwyn, IL, or about 2h 40m 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 61 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.8 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alton, 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.
+
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 277.7 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 138.8 mi from Berwyn, IL · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.8 miles from Berwyn, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alton, IL
The final approach into Alton, 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 Alton, 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
$43.42 one way
$86.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $47.67 | $95.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $53.44 | $106.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.31 | $122.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.3 | 1 | $29.16 | $13.33 |
| Efficient EV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.30 | $11.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.1 | 1 | $38.88 | $17.77 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Alton, IL
Afternoon in Alton on Friday
Local time
1:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bloomington, IL
139 mi in
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
10 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
5h 21m 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 Alton, IL covers 277.7 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oak Park Avenue, Riverside Drive, South Harlem Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.8 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 $43.42 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 5h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Berwyn, IL to Alton, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Berwyn, IL to Alton, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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