Origin
Knoxville, IL
Morning in Knoxville on Saturday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knoxville, 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
3h 37m
Distance
191.1 mi
308 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
★
6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knoxville, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Berwyn, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Knoxville, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 191.1 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 110, I 74, West Cermak Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 135 miles on IL 110. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.88 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.6 miles from Knoxville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
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 3h 37m. Total distance: 191.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 37m highway drive covering 191.1 miles, with most of the trip on IL 110 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 135 miles on IL 110.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 110 is the longest continuous segment at about 135 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 110 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 191.1 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 1.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 44.6 miles (IL 110): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 183.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Galesburg
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 74 West: Galesburg
8
44.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
IL 110
Take the exit onto IL 110 toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4B
Toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Fa...
8
183.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m 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
183.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m 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
183.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m 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.
On the drive from Knoxville, IL to Berwyn, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Falls along the way.
Rock Falls
44.6 mi in
|
~49m
|
via IL 110
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 110 | 135 mi | 2h 28m |
| I 74 | 36.7 mi | 39m |
| West Cermak Road | 6.5 mi | 12m |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Henderson Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 22nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Knox Highway 9 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 110
— 135 mi, about 2h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on North Market Street
129 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Market Street
2
Turn right onto US 150
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto North Division Street
369 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Division Street
4
Continue on CH 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Henderson Road
5
Continue on CH 9
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Knox Highway 9
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 74 West: Galesburg
7
Merge onto I 74
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 74
8
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Toward I 80 West: Des Moines
9
Take the exit onto IL 110
135 mi
·
2 hr 28 min
·
IL 110
Exit 4B
Toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 138
Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 138
Toward York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
130 ft
·
8 sec
Toward York Road, Oak Brook
14
Turn left onto York Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
York Road
15
Turn left onto 22nd Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
22nd Street
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on West Cermak Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Trip Plan
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 95.6 miles from Knoxville, IL, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135 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 42 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.6 miles or 1h 45m 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 53m
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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, IL
This is one driving day of about 191.1 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Knoxville, 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 IL 110 for about 135 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.6 mi from Knoxville, IL · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.6 miles from Knoxville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before IL 110 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.88 one way
$59.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.80 | $65.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.78 | $73.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.19 | $84.38 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.3 | 0 | $20.07 | $9.17 |
| Efficient EV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.72 | $7.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.75 | $12.23 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Berwyn, IL
Morning in Berwyn on Saturday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 15 mph
37% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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
14 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
3h 37m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Knoxville, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 191.1 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 110, I 74, West Cermak Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.6 miles from Knoxville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.88 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 191.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 44.6 miles (IL 110): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 183.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Knoxville, IL to Berwyn, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Falls along the way.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Berwyn, IL
More trips to Berwyn, IL
Explore more options from Knoxville, IL or browse trips ending in Berwyn, IL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.