Trip from Guilford, IL to Berwyn, IL

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

157.8 mi

254 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 11m ★

6 AM

3h 23m

8 AM

3h 47m

10 AM

3h 32m

12 PM

3h 29m

3 PM

3h 33m

5 PM

3h 46m

8 PM

3h 16m

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

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Berwyn, IL

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Trip Overview

Spanning 157.8 miles, this trek from Guilford to Berwyn is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 23 minutes. You can easily complete this trip in a single day, making it an ideal choice for a quick getaway or a necessary commute. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, the drive remains budget-friendly for solo travelers and families alike. Navigating through the heart of the Midwest, you will utilize a combination of the U.S. Grant Memorial Highway, the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, and I-290. While the route is manageable in one go, keep in mind that the road character leans toward turn-heavy local driving, so plan for a steady pace rather than a high-speed sprint.

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

78.9 miles from Guilford, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route transitions from wide-open stretches to more technical segments. With only 13% of the journey consisting of highway driving, you will spend most of your time on local roads that demand your full attention. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 58.7 miles on the U.S. Grant Memorial Highway, providing a brief respite from the frequent turns found elsewhere. As you progress, the personality of the road shifts from regional thoroughfares to the more demanding, turn-heavy local lanes. This mix ensures you stay engaged, though it requires a bit more focus than a monotonous interstate cruise.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

U.S. Grant Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 58.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 103.7 miles in near I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 157.8 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 103.7 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

103.7 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

133.5 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

Take the exit toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

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 68A-B Toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

134 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 68A Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West S...

140.2 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in | I 290

Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 East: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 290 East: Chicago

154.1 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in

Take the exit toward IL 171: 1st Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 20 Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Guilford, IL to Berwyn, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Suburbs along the way.

Suburbs

133.5 mi in | ~2h 47m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway	58.7 mi	1h 13m
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway	49.5 mi	53m
I 290	19.6 mi	25m
West State Road	9.8 mi	11m
North Elizabeth Scales Mound Road	8.1 mi	14m
West North Avenue	2.1 mi	3m
West Rawlins Road	1.9 mi	4m
South 1st Avenue	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: U.S. Grant Memorial Highway — 58.7 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Guilford Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · West Guilford Road

Continue on West Rawlins Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · West Rawlins Road

At end of road, turn right onto CR 4

8.1 mi · 14 min · North Elizabeth Scales Mound Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Madison Street

Continue on US 20

0.1 mi · 20 sec · West Diagonal Street

Continue on US 20

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on US 20

4.6 mi · 6 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 20

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Woodbine Street

Continue on US 20

6.4 mi · 8 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Continue on US 20

2.1 mi · 3 min · West North Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 20

33 mi · 41 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 20

9.8 mi · 11 min · West State Road

Continue on US 20

14 mi · 16 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Toward US 20 East: Chicago

Continue on I 39; US 51

0.6 mi · 41 sec · I 39; US 51

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 East: Chicago

Merge onto I 90

20 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

30 mi · 31 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 68A-B Toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 68A Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · this road

Exit 68A Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

Merge onto I 290; IL 53

5.7 mi · 7 min · I 290; IL 53

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 290

14 mi · 18 min · I 290

Toward I 290 East: Chicago Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Exit 20 Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive

381 ft · 14 sec · Bataan Drive

Turn right onto IL 171

1.4 mi · 2 min · South 1st Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 1st Avenue Cutoff

Turn straight onto Cermak Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on West Cermak Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Cermak Road

Use the left / none lanes.

Arrive at destination

West Cermak Road

Trip Plan

Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, aim to depart early in the day to navigate the more complex segments while you are fresh and alert. You only need to plan for one major stop, which offers plenty of flexibility to stretch your legs or grab a snack without feeling rushed. Keep a close eye on your navigation, especially during the transition between the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway and I-290, as the local road layout requires frequent course corrections. Since fuel costs are estimated at $24, filling your tank before you leave Guilford will help you avoid higher prices near the more congested areas of your destination. Enjoy the freedom of a one-day itinerary that allows you to arrive in Berwyn with plenty of daylight to spare.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 78.9 miles from Guilford, IL, or about 1h 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.7 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.9 miles or 1h 48m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berwyn, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Guilford, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Guilford, IL

This is one driving day of about 157.8 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Guilford, 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 U.S. Grant Memorial Highway for about 58.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.9 mi from Guilford, IL · 1h 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

79 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.9 miles from Guilford, 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

$23.97 one way

$47.94 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$26.42	$52.84
premium	$4.80	$29.79	$59.58
diesel	$5.64	$35.06	$70.12

Estimated Tolls: $3.46

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (49.5 mi) $3.46

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	47.3	$16.57	$7.57
Efficient EV	39.5	$13.81	$6.31
EV Truck/SUV	63.1	$22.09	$10.10

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Guilford, IL

Evening in Guilford on Sunday

Local time

6:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Berwyn, IL

Evening in Berwyn on Sunday

Local time

6:40 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

26 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

3h 23m 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 Guilford, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 157.8 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are U.S. Grant Memorial Highway, Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, I 290. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 78.9 miles from Guilford, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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

On the drive from Guilford, IL to Berwyn, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Suburbs along the way.

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Trip from Guilford, IL to Berwyn, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Berwyn, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Guilford, IL

Berwyn, IL

Same local time

26 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 23m on the road

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