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Trip from Little Rock, IL to Berwyn, IL

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Drive Time

56m

Distance

45 mi

72 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

seat of Pulaski County, and capital and largest city of Arkansas, United States

Little Rock, IL

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city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Berwyn, IL

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 45-mile drive from Little Rock, IL to Berwyn, IL will take about 56 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate on local roads like Little Rock Road, Granart Road, and Dugan Road, with no significant highway time. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, which is quite budget-friendly for this short Midwest journey. Given its brevity and local road focus, this route offers a relaxed pace and a chance to experience the immediate surroundings of Illinois without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for a quick transit between these two Illinois communities.

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

22.5 miles from Little Rock, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 45-mile journey, as the highway share is a solid 0%. There are no extended stretches of high-speed driving here; instead, you'll be navigating a series of local roads. The route is characterized by frequent intersections and changes in direction, typical of a more engaged, local driving experience. This isn't a route for cruising at high speeds, but rather for carefully following directions and enjoying the immediate landscape of the Midwest.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Little Rock Road 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Little Rock, IL to Berwyn, IL is easy. At 56m 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 Little Rock, IL to Berwyn, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Little Rock Road Unavailable Refreshing
Granart Road Unavailable Refreshing
Dugan Road Unavailable Refreshing
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway Unavailable Refreshing
I 294 South Unavailable Refreshing
York Road Unavailable Refreshing
22nd Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Cermak Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Little Rock Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Galena Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Galena Road
2

Turn left onto Little Rock Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Little Rock Road
3

Continue on Granart Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Granart Road
4

Continue on Granart Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · Granart Road
5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dugan Road

210 ft · 6 sec · Dugan Road
6

Exit the roundabout onto Dugan Road

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Dugan Road
7

Turn right

2.3 mi · 3 min
8

Continue straight

25 mi · 31 min
9

Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
10

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

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
11

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

0.2 mi · 29 sec · York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
12

Keep slight left to continue on York Road, Oak Brook

131 ft · 8 sec · York Road, Oak Brook
13

Turn left onto York Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · York Road
14

Turn left onto 22nd Street

0.5 mi · 59 sec · 22nd Street
15

Continue on West Cermak Road

6.0 mi · 10 min · West Cermak Road
16

Continue on West Cermak Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Cermak Road
17

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this 56-minute drive is so short, you have a lot of flexibility with when you depart. Leaving Little Rock, IL anytime mid-morning should allow you to avoid any significant rush hour congestion as you approach Berwyn, IL. With only 45 miles and no long stretches on highways, you likely won't need to plan for extensive stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though, as local roads can sometimes have fewer services than major highways. A good tip for this specific route is to ensure your navigation system is up-to-date, as the frequent turns on Little Rock Road, Granart Road, and Dugan Road require precise guidance.

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 22.5 miles from Little Rock, IL, or about 28m into the drive.

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 45 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.5 miles or 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

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 Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, IL

This is one driving day of about 45 miles and 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Little Rock, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.5 mi from Little Rock, IL · 28m into the drive

city on tripoints of DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Aurora, 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Oak Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Aurora, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Little Rock, 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

$7.04 one way

$14.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.72 $15.45
premium $4.89 $8.66 $17.32
diesel $5.61 $9.94 $19.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 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 13.5 0 $4.73 $2.16
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.94 $1.80
EV Truck/SUV 18 0 $6.30 $2.88

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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Little Rock, IL

Evening in Little Rock on Tuesday

Local time

7:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Berwyn, IL

Evening in Berwyn on Tuesday

Local time

7:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Aurora, IL

23 mi in

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

56m 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 Little Rock, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 45 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Little Rock Road, Granart Road, Dugan Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 miles from Little Rock, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.04 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 Little Rock, IL to Berwyn, IL is easy. At 56m 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 Little Rock, IL to Berwyn, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Little Rock, IL to Berwyn, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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