Origin
Berwyn, IL
Morning in Berwyn on Saturday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to La Grange, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
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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La Grange, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berwyn, IL to La Grange, IL covers 6 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ogden Avenue, South Harlem Avenue, Plainfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.6 miles on Ogden Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 12m. Total distance: 6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m 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 12m drive with frequent turns across 6 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.
Ogden Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 1.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
645 ft
593 ft
Total Climb
60 ft
Total Descent
32 ft
Highest Point
645 ft
~6 mi in
Elevation Range
52 ft
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 early in the drive near Oak Park Avenue.
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 12m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Riverside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Oak Park Avenue
Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Riverside Drive
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue
Turn left onto IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 34 / Ogden Avenue
Turn right onto US 34 / Ogden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 12; US 20; US 45 / South La Grange Road
Turn left onto US 12; US 20; US 45 / South La Grange Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Harlem Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 47th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Oak Park Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Cermak Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South La Grange Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ogden Avenue
— 1.6 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and La Grange, 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
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Harlem Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 34
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ogden Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight left onto Plainfield Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto 47th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
47th Street
8
Turn left onto US 12; US 20; US 45
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
South La Grange Road
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
US 12; US 20; US 45
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.94 one way
$1.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.15 | $2.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| Efficient EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.52 | $0.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
La Grange, IL
Morning in La Grange on Saturday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
2 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
12m 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 La Grange, IL covers 6 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ogden Avenue, South Harlem Avenue, Plainfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3 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 $0.94 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 12m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Riverside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Berwyn, IL to La Grange, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 593 ft to 645 ft elevation with about 60 ft of total climbing.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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