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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

59m

Distance

46.9 mi

76 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

village in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States

Hinckley, IL

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city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Berwyn, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hinckley, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 46.9 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Lincoln Avenue, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, I 294 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.33 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 59m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m 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 59m drive with frequent turns across 46.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Lincoln Avenue 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 Hinckley, IL to Berwyn, IL is easy. At 59m 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 Hinckley, IL to Berwyn, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Lincoln Avenue
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
I 294 South
York Road
22nd Street
West Cermak Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Lincoln Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Sycamore Street

43 ft · 4 sec · South Sycamore Street
2

Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

10 mi · 15 min · East Lincoln Avenue
3

Continue straight

25 mi · 31 min
4

Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
6

Keep slight right to continue on York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale

0.2 mi · 29 sec · York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
7

Keep slight left to continue on York Road, Oak Brook

131 ft · 8 sec · York Road, Oak Brook
8

Turn left onto York Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · York Road
9

Turn left onto 22nd Street

0.5 mi · 59 sec · 22nd Street
10

Continue on West Cermak Road

6.0 mi · 10 min · West Cermak Road
11

Continue on West Cermak Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Cermak Road
12

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.5 mi from Hinckley, IL · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Naperville, IL

23 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.

Popular next leg

Naperville, IL to Berwyn, IL

21 mi · 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Sugar Grove, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Naperville, IL

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

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Berwyn, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.33 one way

$14.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.05 $16.10
premium $4.89 $9.03 $18.05
diesel $5.61 $10.35 $20.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.1 0 $4.92 $2.25
Efficient EV 11.7 0 $4.10 $1.88
EV Truck/SUV 18.8 0 $6.57 $3.00

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hinckley, IL

Late night in Hinckley on Saturday

Local time

3:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Berwyn, IL

Late night in Berwyn on Saturday

Local time

3:58 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

59m 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 46.9 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Lincoln Avenue, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, I 294 South. 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 $7.33 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 Hinckley, IL to Berwyn, IL is easy. At 59m 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 Hinckley, IL to Berwyn, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Hinckley, 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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