Origin
Coal City, IL
Afternoon in Coal City on Saturday
Local time
1:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coal City, IL to Berwyn, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coal City, IL
Braeson Holland
Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
Coal City to Berwyn is 54.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via I 55 and South Harlem Avenue, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The journey is primarily highway-focused, making it a quick trip for those needing to get from point A to point B efficiently. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 47.2 mi | 57m |
| South Harlem Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Division Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Coal City Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Oak Park Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Cermak Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 47.2 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal City, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on IL 113
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Division Street
2
Continue on IL 113
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Coal City Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 55 North: Joliet
4
Merge onto I 55
47 mi
·
57 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 283
Toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto IL 43
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Harlem Avenue
7
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
8
Turn slight left onto Oak Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oak Park Avenue
9
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Cermak Road
10
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Coal City, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 54.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 North: Joliet
Navigation decision point
Toward I 55 North: Joliet
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 283
Toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue
3
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue
Turn left onto IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
West Cermak Road
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.52 one way
$17.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.36 | $18.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
1:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
17 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
1h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has an 86% highway share, so expect a significant portion to be on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 47.2 miles on I 55, offering a chance to settle in for a sustained period of driving. As you transition from I 55 to South Harlem Avenue and then West Division Street, the character of the drive will shift from high-speed interstate travel to potentially more local road conditions. This highway-focused profile means you'll likely experience consistent speeds for most of the journey.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.2 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and South Harlem Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Coal City, IL to Berwyn, IL is easy. At 1h 12m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Berwyn, IL
Full guide →Founded 1908
Berwyn is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.
Top landmarks
- • Arthur J. Dunham House — historic house in Berwyn, Illinois
- • Mr. Robert Silhan House — historic house in Illinois, United States
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 1h 12m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.2 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berwyn, IL before heading back.
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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