Origin
Berwyn, IL
Late night in Berwyn on Thursday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Chester, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 30m
Distance
333.2 mi
536 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 18m
★
6 AM
6h 31m
8 AM
6h 55m
10 AM
6h 39m
12 PM
6h 37m
3 PM
6h 40m
5 PM
6h 54m
8 PM
6h 23m
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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Chester, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Chester, IL covers 333.2 miles and takes about 6h 30m 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 $52.09 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
166.6 miles from Berwyn, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 30m drive with frequent turns across 333.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Berwyn, IL to Chester, 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 159 South | — | — |
| Vandalia Street | — | — |
| South Morrison Avenue | — | — |
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 Chester, 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
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis
10
Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
IL 159 South: Collinsville
11
Continue on Vandalia Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
12
Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
13
Continue on North Illinois Street
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
North Illinois Street
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Illinois Street
15
Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Illinois Street
16
Continue on State Route 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
17
Continue on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
18
Continue on N Main St
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
N Main St
19
Continue on Main Street
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue straight
23 mi
·
28 min
21
Turn right onto State Street
387 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Street
22
Turn right onto East Stacey Street
125 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Stacey Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.6 miles from Berwyn, IL, or about 3h 15m 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 73 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.6 miles or 3h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chester, 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 333.2 miles and 6h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 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 166.6 mi from Berwyn, IL · 3h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 166.6 miles from Berwyn, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chester, IL
The final approach into Chester, 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 Chester, 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
$52.09 one way
$104.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $57.19 | $114.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $64.12 | $128.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.57 | $147.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100 | 1 | $34.99 | $15.99 |
| Efficient EV | 83.3 | 0 | $29.15 | $13.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.3 | 1 | $46.65 | $21.32 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Chester, IL
Late night in Chester on Thursday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
11 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
6h 30m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Chester, IL covers 333.2 miles and takes about 6h 30m 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 166.6 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 $52.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Berwyn, IL to Chester, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Berwyn, IL to Chester, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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