Origin
Goodings Grove, IL
Afternoon in Goodings Grove on Friday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goodings Grove, 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
34m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goodings Grove, IL
Sam McCool
Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Goodings Grove to Berwyn, you are looking at a quick 21-mile trip through the Illinois Midwest. Expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of South Bell Road, Archer Avenue, and IL 83 rather than relying on major interstates. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an extremely affordable commute. Since the entire route stays within the same region, you won't need to worry about major environmental transitions, allowing you to focus on the local traffic patterns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This 21-mile journey is defined by a turn-heavy local profile rather than the monotony of long highway stretches. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for frequent stops and intersections rather than high-speed cruising. The route requires your full attention as you navigate through local roads, keeping the drive engaging throughout the 37-minute duration. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so keep your focus sharp as you transition between the various surface streets. It is a practical, functional drive that avoids the typical interstate grind entirely.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CH 16 / South Bell Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CH 16 / South Bell Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (IL 171 / Archer Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CH 16 / South Bell Road
Turn right onto CH 16 / South Bell Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
IL 171 / Archer Avenue
Turn right onto IL 171 / Archer Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16.5 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
5
20.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
West Cermak Road
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| South Bell Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| South Harlem Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Kingery Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Archer Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| IL 83 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Oak Park Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 8.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodings Grove, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on CH 37
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 143rd Street
2
Turn right onto CH 16
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Bell Road
3
Turn right onto IL 171
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Archer Avenue
4
Continue on IL 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 83
5
Continue on IL 83
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kingery Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
7
Merge onto I 55
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 283
Toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto IL 43
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Harlem Avenue
10
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
11
Turn slight left onto Oak Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oak Park Avenue
12
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Cermak Road
13
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.24 one way
$6.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Friday
Local time
1:31 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
15 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
34m 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 Goodings Grove, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 20.7 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, South Bell Road, South Harlem Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Goodings Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.24 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 straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CH 16 / South Bell Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (IL 171 / Archer Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Goodings Grove, 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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