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Trip from Carbon Cliff, IL to Berwyn, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

151.6 mi

244 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 44m ★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 49m

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

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Downtown Carbon Cliff, IL, IL

Carbon Cliff, IL

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city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Berwyn, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Carbon Cliff, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 151.6 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, I 88, West Cermak Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.6 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.70 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

75.8 miles from Carbon Cliff, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 151.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Carbon Cliff, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 151.6 miles and takes about 2h 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 94.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near IL 5; IL 92.

Driving Effort 6/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 151.6 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 5 miles (IL 5; IL 92): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 140.1 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

4
5 mi into trip | ~7m in | IL 5; IL 92

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 5; IL 92

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
140.1 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in | I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
143.8 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in

Take the exit toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 138 Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
9
144.1 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in

Keep slight right at fork toward York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138 Toward York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
7
144.3 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in

Keep slight left at fork toward York Road, Oak Brook

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward York Road, Oak Brook

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 94.6 mi 1h 45m
I 88 43.8 mi 46m
West Cermak Road 6.5 mi 12m
IL 5 1.1 mi 1m
South 2nd Avenue 1 mi 1m
22nd Street 0.5 mi <1m
York Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway — 94.6 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on IL 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · South 2nd Avenue
2

Take the ramp

381 ft · 10 sec
3

Turn slight left

3.2 mi · 4 min
4

Continue on IL 5; IL 92

0.7 mi · 55 sec · IL 5; IL 92
5

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 5; IL 92

0.3 mi · 23 sec · IL 5; IL 92
6

Continue on I 88; IL 92

44 mi · 46 min · I 88; IL 92
7

Continue on I 88; IL 110

91 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110

3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 138 Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 138 Toward York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

130 ft · 8 sec
Toward York Road, Oak Brook
12

Turn left onto York Road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · York Road
13

Turn left onto 22nd Street

0.5 mi · 59 sec · 22nd Street
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on West Cermak Road

6.0 mi · 10 min · West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on West Cermak Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
16

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.8 miles from Carbon Cliff, IL, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.6 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 33 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.8 miles or 1h 24m 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 18m

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 Carbon Cliff, 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 Carbon Cliff, IL

This is one driving day of about 151.6 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Carbon Cliff, 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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for about 94.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.8 mi from Carbon Cliff, IL · 1h 24m into the drive

city in De Kalb County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

DeKalb, IL

76 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

Morrison, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flagg, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.8 miles from Carbon Cliff, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.6 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.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 151.6
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.70 one way

$47.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.02 $52.05
premium $4.89 $29.17 $58.35
diesel $5.61 $33.47 $66.94

Estimated Tolls: $5.68

Reagan Memorial Tollway (94.6 mi) $5.68

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.5 0 $15.92 $7.28
Efficient EV 37.9 0 $13.26 $6.06
EV Truck/SUV 60.6 0 $21.22 $9.70

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Carbon Cliff, IL

Afternoon in Carbon Cliff on Friday

Local time

12:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Berwyn, IL

Afternoon in Berwyn on Friday

Local time

12:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 37% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

14 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

2h 55m 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 Carbon Cliff, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 151.6 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, I 88, West Cermak Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.8 miles from Carbon Cliff, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.70 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 151.6 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (IL 5; IL 92): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 140.1 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Carbon Cliff, IL to Berwyn, 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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