Origin
Hinckley, IL
Late night in Hinckley on Saturday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinckley, 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 6m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinckley, IL
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Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hinckley, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 56, East Lincoln Avenue, West Cermak Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.3 miles on IL 56. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.98 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 6m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Hinckley, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 6m, 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 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 56 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 30 / East Lincoln Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47 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: near the start (US 30 / East Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 35.5 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30 / East Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto US 30 / East Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
35.5 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
39.2 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
39.5 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
39.7 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hinckley, IL and Berwyn, IL, road signs point toward Oak Brook and Hinsdale.
Oak Brook
39.5 mi in
|
~52m
Hinsdale
39.5 mi in
|
~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 56 | 25.3 mi | 31m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| West Cermak Road | 6.5 mi | 12m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| 22nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| York Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Sycamore Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 56
— 25.3 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinckley, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on South Sycamore Street
41 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Sycamore Street
2
Turn right onto US 30
10 mi
·
15 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
3
Continue on IL 56
25 mi
·
31 min
·
IL 56
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
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.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 138
Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 138
Toward York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
130 ft
·
8 sec
Toward York Road, Oak Brook
8
Turn left onto York Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
York Road
9
Turn left onto 22nd Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
22nd Street
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on West Cermak Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Hinckley, IL · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Hinckley, 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
$6.98 one way
$13.96 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| premium | $4.65 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.22
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(3.7 mi)
$0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
5:25 AM
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 6m 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 Hinckley, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 56, East Lincoln Avenue, West Cermak Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from Hinckley, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.98 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 47 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: near the start (US 30 / East Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 35.5 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hinckley, IL and Berwyn, IL, road signs point toward Oak Brook and Hinsdale.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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