Origin
Earlville, IL
Late night in Earlville on Saturday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Earlville, 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 27m
Distance
69.3 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Earlville, IL
Tom Fisk
Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Earlville, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Ottawa Street, Highway 41, Eldamain Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Berwyn, IL
Full guide →Berwyn is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.
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 27m. Total distance: 69.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m 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 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 69.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Ottawa Street 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 Earlville, IL to Berwyn, IL is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Earlville, IL to Berwyn, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Ottawa Street | — | — |
| Highway 41 | — | — |
| Eldamain Road | — | — |
| Galena Road | — | — |
| North Bridge Street | — | — |
| IL 56 East | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | — | — |
| I 294 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Ottawa Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Earlville, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on West Winthrop Street
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Winthrop Street
2
Turn right onto South Ottawa Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Ottawa Street
3
Continue on County Highway 41
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
County Highway 41
4
Turn left
24 mi
·
37 min
5
Turn left onto Eldamain Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Eldamain Road
6
Turn right onto Galena Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Galena Road
7
Turn left onto North Bridge Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bridge Street
8
Continue straight
2.9 mi
·
3 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward IL 56 East: Chicago
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
IL 56 East: Chicago
10
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
30 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
13
Keep slight right to continue on York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
14
Keep slight left to continue on York Road, Oak Brook
131 ft
·
8 sec
·
York Road, Oak Brook
15
Turn left onto York Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
York Road
16
Turn left onto 22nd Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
22nd Street
17
Continue on West Cermak Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West Cermak Road
18
Continue on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.7 mi from Earlville, IL · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Earlville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.83 one way
$21.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.90 | $23.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Berwyn, IL
Late night in Berwyn on Saturday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Aurora, IL
35 mi in
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
1h 27m 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 Earlville, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Ottawa Street, Highway 41, Eldamain Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 miles from Earlville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.83 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 Earlville, IL to Berwyn, IL is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Earlville, IL to Berwyn, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Earlville, IL to Berwyn, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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