Trip from Bourbon, IL to Berwyn, IL

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Drive Time

3h 25m

Distance

164.8 mi

265 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 14m ★

6 AM

3h 26m

8 AM

3h 50m

10 AM

3h 34m

12 PM

3h 32m

3 PM

3h 36m

5 PM

3h 49m

8 PM

3h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Berwyn, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bourbon, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 164.8 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, South Cicero Avenue, Cicero Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129.9 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.76 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.4 miles from Bourbon, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 25m highway drive covering 164.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and South Cicero Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 129.9 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 129.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and South Cicero Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North County Road 490 East.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 164.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North County Road 490 East): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (US 36 / County Road 950 N): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North County Road 490 East

Turn left onto North County Road 490 East

Navigation decision point

3.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 36 / County Road 950 N

At end of road, turn right onto US 36 / County Road 950 N

Navigation decision point

9.3 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 57

Merge onto I 57

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

139.1 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in

Take the exit toward Vollmer Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 342 Toward Vollmer Road

139.4 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Vollmer Road West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 342 Toward Vollmer Road West

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bourbon, IL to Berwyn, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Vollmer Road West along the way.

Vollmer Road West

139.4 mi in | ~2h 43m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	129.9 mi	2h 19m
South Cicero Avenue	11.6 mi	18m
Cicero Avenue	10.8 mi	17m
County Road 950 N	3.9 mi	5m
West Cermak Road	2.6 mi	5m
North County Road 590 East	1.6 mi	6m
County Highway 16	1.1 mi	4m
County Road 950 North	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 129.9 mi, about 2h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bourbon, IL and Berwyn, IL.

Start on County Road 490E

139 ft · 10 sec · County Road 490E

Turn left onto North County Road 490 East

449 ft · 19 sec · North County Road 490 East

Continue on North County Road 475 East

0.2 mi · 56 sec · North County Road 475 East

Continue on County Highway 16

1.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 16

Turn left onto North County Road 540 East

0.5 mi · 1 min · North County Road 540 East

Continue on North County Road 560 East

382 ft · 16 sec · North County Road 560 East

Continue on North County Road 590 East

1.6 mi · 6 min · North County Road 590 East

At end of road, turn right onto US 36

3.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 950 N

Continue on US 36

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Southline Road

Continue on US 36

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 950 North

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I-57 North: Champaign

Merge onto I 57

130 mi · 2 hr 19 min · I 57

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 342 Toward Vollmer Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

522 ft · 17 sec

Exit 342 Toward Vollmer Road West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto CH B66

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Vollmer Road

Turn left onto IL 50

11 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on IL 50

12 mi · 18 min · South Cicero Avenue

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto West Cermak Road

2.6 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

West Cermak Road

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 82.4 miles from Bourbon, IL, or about 1h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.9 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 82.4 miles or 1h 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berwyn, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bourbon, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Bourbon, IL

This is one driving day of about 164.8 miles and 3h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bourbon, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 129.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.4 mi from Bourbon, IL · 1h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orland Park, IL

82 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.4 miles from Bourbon, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.9 miles.

Arriving in Berwyn, IL

The final approach into Berwyn, 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 Berwyn, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.76 one way

$51.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$28.29	$56.58
premium	$4.89	$31.71	$63.43
diesel	$5.61	$36.39	$72.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.4	$17.30	$7.91
Efficient EV	41.2	$14.42	$6.59
EV Truck/SUV	65.9	$23.07	$10.55

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bourbon, IL

Late night in Bourbon on Wednesday

Local time

1:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 16 to 20 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:22AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:22AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Berwyn, IL

Late night in Berwyn on Wednesday

Local time

1:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 43% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:22AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:22AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

4 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

3h 25m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bourbon, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 164.8 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, South Cicero Avenue, Cicero Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 82.4 miles from Bourbon, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.76 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Bourbon, IL to Berwyn, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Vollmer Road West along the way.

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Trip from Bourbon, IL to Berwyn, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Berwyn, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bourbon, IL

Berwyn, IL

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 25m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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