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Trip from Hoffman Estates, IL to Berwyn, IL

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

36m

Distance

24.7 mi

40 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

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northwestern suburb of Chicago in Illinois, United States

Hoffman Estates, IL

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city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Berwyn, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hoffman Estates, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 24.7 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 290, West Higgins Road, South 1st Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on I 290. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

12.3 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 36m highway drive covering 24.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 290 and West Higgins Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.1 miles on I 290.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 290 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 290 and West Higgins Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Roselle Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.7 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 (North Roselle Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Roselle Road

Turn left onto North Roselle Road

Navigation decision point

5
2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago
7
7.1 mi into trip | ~11m 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
7
21 mi into trip | ~29m 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
6
21.3 mi into trip | ~30m in | IL 171 / South 1st Avenue

Turn right onto IL 171 / South 1st Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 290 18.1 mi 23m
West Higgins Road 2.5 mi 4m
South 1st Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
Cermak Road 1.3 mi 2m
West Cermak Road 0.5 mi 1m
1st Avenue Cutoff 0.2 mi <1m
Frontage Road 0.1 mi <1m
North Roselle Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 290 — 18.1 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Bode Road

32 ft · 8 sec · Bode Road
2

Turn left onto North Roselle Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North Roselle Road
3

Turn right onto IL 72

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Higgins Road
4

Turn right onto Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Frontage Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago
6

Merge onto I 290; IL 53

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 290; IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 290

14 mi · 18 min · I 290
Toward I 290 East: Chicago Use the slight right lane.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 20 Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive

381 ft · 14 sec · Bataan Drive
10

Turn right onto IL 171

1.4 mi · 2 min · South 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
11

Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 1st Avenue Cutoff
12

Turn straight onto Cermak Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on West Cermak Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

West Cermak Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.3 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.1 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 24.7 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 12.3 miles or 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 29m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Hoffman Estates, IL

This is one driving day of about 24.7 miles and 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 290 for about 18.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.3 mi from Hoffman Estates, IL · 18m into the drive

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oak Park, IL

12 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

Oak Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Des Plaines, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.3 miles from Hoffman Estates, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 24.7
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.86 one way

$7.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.24 $8.48
premium $4.89 $4.75 $9.51
diesel $5.61 $5.45 $10.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.4 0 $2.59 $1.19
Efficient EV 6.2 0 $2.16 $0.99
EV Truck/SUV 9.9 0 $3.46 $1.58

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 5 days ago

Origin

Hoffman Estates, IL

Evening in Hoffman Estates on Tuesday

Local time

8:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Berwyn, IL

Evening in Berwyn on Tuesday

Local time

8:32 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

2 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

36m 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 Hoffman Estates, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 24.7 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 290, West Higgins Road, South 1st Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.86 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 24.7 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 (North Roselle Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hoffman Estates, IL to Berwyn, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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