Origin
Round Lake Beach, IL
Evening in Round Lake Beach on Friday
Local time
6:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Round Lake Beach, IL to Berwyn, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Round Lake Beach, IL
Ryan Latimer
Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Round Lake Beach, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, I 290, Antioch Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.1 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.10 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 14m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 51.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tri-State Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.4 miles in near I 294 / Tri-State Tollway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.8 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 22.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.5 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare
7
42.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Take the exit onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, 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.
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
8
43.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 290 East: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 31B
Toward I 290 East: Chicago
7
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
IL 171 / South 1st Avenue
Turn right onto IL 171 / South 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Round Lake Beach, IL and Berwyn, IL, road signs point toward O'hare and Indiana.
O'hare
22.4 mi in
|
~33m
|
via I 294
Indiana
42.5 mi in
|
~58m
|
via I 294
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 30.1 mi | 37m |
| I 290 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Antioch Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Belvidere Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Park Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Milwaukee Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Peterson Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South 1st Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 30.1 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake Beach, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on this road
142 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR V63
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cedar Lake Road
3
Turn left onto IL 134
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
4
Continue on IL 134
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn left onto IL 120
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Belvidere Road
6
Turn right onto IL 83
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ivanhoe Road
7
Continue on Antioch Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Antioch Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on IL 137
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Old Peterson Road
9
Continue on IL 137
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Peterson Road
10
Continue on this road
436 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto IL 21
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto IL 176
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Park Avenue
13
Continue on IL 176
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rockland Road
14
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 94 Toll East: Indiana
15
Merge onto I 94
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare
Use the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit onto I 294
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 31B
Toward I 290 East: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 290
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 290
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 20
Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive
381 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bataan Drive
22
Turn right onto IL 171
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
1st Avenue Cutoff
24
Turn straight onto Cermak Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Round Lake Beach, IL · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Round Lake Beach, 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
$8.10 one way
$16.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.81
Tri-state Tollway
(30.1 mi)
$1.81
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Berwyn on Friday
Local time
6:16 PM
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
19 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 14m 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 Round Lake Beach, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, I 290, Antioch Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.9 miles from Round Lake Beach, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.10 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 51.8 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 22.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.5 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Round Lake Beach, IL and Berwyn, IL, road signs point toward O'hare and Indiana.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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