Origin
Berwyn, IL
Morning in Berwyn on Thursday
Local time
11:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to University Park, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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University Park, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berwyn, IL to University Park, IL covers 22.2 miles and takes about 37m 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 $3.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 22.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Berwyn, IL to University Park, IL is easy. At 37m 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 University Park, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Avenue | — | — |
| Riverside Drive | — | — |
| South Harlem Avenue | — | — |
| West 95th Street | — | — |
| 76th Avenue | — | — |
| Tri-State Tollway | — | — |
| US 6 | — | — |
| US 6 West | — | — |
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 University Park, 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
8.4 mi
·
15 min
·
South Harlem Avenue
5
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
6
Turn straight onto West 95th Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
West 95th Street
7
Turn left onto 76th Avenue
446 ft
·
13 sec
·
76th Avenue
8
Take the ramp left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 6: 159th Street
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 159th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 6 West: 159th Street
12
Turn straight onto West 159th Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West 159th Street
13
Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Avenue
14
Continue on Richmond Avenue
279 ft
·
16 sec
·
Richmond Avenue
15
Turn left onto Sussex Avenue
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Sussex Avenue
16
Continue on California Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
California Avenue
17
Turn right onto Lancaster Drive
131 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lancaster Drive
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
University Park, IL
Morning in University Park on Thursday
Local time
11:45 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
37m 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 University Park, IL covers 22.2 miles and takes about 37m 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 11.1 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 $3.47 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.
The drive from Berwyn, IL to University Park, IL is easy. At 37m 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 University Park, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Berwyn, IL to University Park, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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