Origin
Berwyn, IL
Evening in Berwyn on Friday
Local time
5:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Goodings Grove, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Goodings Grove, IL
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Berwyn to Goodings Grove, you are in for a quick 21-mile trip through the Illinois Midwest. Expect to spend about 34 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $3, the drive is highly economical and straightforward. You will navigate entirely on local roads, as this route features a 0% highway share. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that links these two local points efficiently. Since both locations are situated within the same region, you will find the surroundings familiar and consistent throughout your journey.
About the Cities
Starting in Berwyn, IL
Full guide →Berwyn is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the area. You will primarily follow Oak Park Avenue, Riverside Drive, and South Harlem Avenue to reach your destination. Because the entire 21-mile route consists of local roads rather than high-speed interstates, you should anticipate frequent stops and a slower pace. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, so you will stay engaged with the road layout from start to finish. The experience is best described as a functional local transit rather than a relaxing highway cruise.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Oak Park Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Oak Park Avenue
Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 South
8
12.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 274
Toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward IL 83 South: Kingery Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward IL 83 South: Kingery Road
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 83 South: Kingery Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward IL 83 South: Kingery Road South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Bell Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| South Harlem Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Kingery Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Archer Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| IL 83 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Oak Park Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 8.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Goodings Grove, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
91 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Cermak Road
2
Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Oak Park Avenue
3
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
4
Turn left onto IL 43
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Harlem Avenue
5
Turn right
137 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 55 South
7
Merge onto I 55
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 274
Toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward IL 83 South: Kingery Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward IL 83 South: Kingery Road South
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto IL 83
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
Kingery Highway
12
Continue on IL 83
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Kingery Highway
13
Continue on IL 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 83
14
Continue on IL 171; IL 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Archer Avenue
15
Turn left onto Bell Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Bell Road
16
Turn left onto CH 37
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
West 143rd Street
17
Arrive at destination
CH 37
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Goodings Grove, IL
Evening in Goodings Grove on Friday
Local time
5:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
15 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
34m 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 Goodings Grove, IL covers 21 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Bell Road, South Harlem Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 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 $3.28 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Berwyn, IL to Goodings Grove, 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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