Origin
Burnham, IL
Afternoon in Burnham on Sunday
Local time
4:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burnham, IL to Berwyn, IL
Drive Time
45m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Burnham, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 28.8 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express), Bishop Ford Freeway, Stevenson Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.37 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.4 miles from Burnham, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 28.8 miles, with most of the trip on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) and Bishop Ford Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.6 miles on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express).
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) and Bishop Ford Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 28.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6.2 mi into trip
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~11m in
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I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway toward I 94 West: Chicago Loop
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 West: Chicago Loop
8
12.3 mi into trip
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~19m in
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I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Roa...
7
18 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: St Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53B
Toward I 55 South: St Louis
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 286
Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
6
23.9 mi into trip
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~36m in
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IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Bishop Ford Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Stevenson Expressway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| West Cermak Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East 130th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Torrence Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnham, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on South Marquette Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Marquette Avenue
2
Turn right onto East 142nd Street
335 ft
·
16 sec
·
East 142nd Street
3
Turn right onto South Saginaw Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Saginaw Avenue
4
Turn left onto 140th Street
339 ft
·
18 sec
·
140th Street
5
Turn right onto South Torrence Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Torrence Avenue
6
Turn left onto East 130th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East 130th Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
8
Merge onto I 94
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bishop Ford Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bishop Ford Freeway
Toward I 94 West: Chicago Loop
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 94
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53B
Toward I 55 South: St Louis
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 55
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Stevenson Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 286
Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto IL 50
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the none lane.
16
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.4 miles from Burnham, IL, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.6 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 28.8 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.4 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berwyn, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burnham, 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 Burnham, IL
This is one driving day of about 28.8 miles and 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Burnham, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) for about 5.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.4 mi from Burnham, IL · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 28.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.4 miles from Burnham, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.37 one way
$8.75 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| premium | $4.80 | $5.44 | $10.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Berwyn, IL
Afternoon in Berwyn on Sunday
Local time
4:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
45m 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 Burnham, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 28.8 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dan Ryan Expressway (Express), Bishop Ford Freeway, Stevenson Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Burnham, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.37 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 28.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Burnham, IL to Berwyn, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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