Origin
Sleepy Hollow, IL
Evening in Sleepy Hollow on Friday
Local time
6:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sleepy Hollow, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Berwyn, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Sleepy Hollow to Berwyn is 39.8 miles and takes about 56 minutes via I 290 and Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving between Midwest locales. Expect a fairly straightforward drive that's ideal for a quick excursion or a day trip. Given its short duration, you'll have plenty of time to explore your destination without feeling rushed.
Berwyn is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This route is a mixed drive, with 49% of it on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 290, including a continuous stretch of 19.6 miles, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. The drive also incorporates sections of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway and South 1st Avenue, introducing some variety beyond the interstate. The character shifts from faster highway speeds to potentially more varied conditions as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Locust Drive.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Locust Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto Locust Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 East: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sleepy Hollow, IL to Berwyn, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Suburbs along the way.
Suburbs
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 19.6 mi | 25m |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| South 1st Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cermak Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South 8th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Willow Lane | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| North State Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Hollow, IL and Berwyn, IL.
Start on Willow Lane
At end of road, turn right onto Locust Drive
Turn left onto Willow Lane
Continue on Willow Lane
Turn right onto IL 31
Continue on IL 31
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 290; IL 53
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290
Take the exit
Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive
Turn right onto IL 171
Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
Turn straight onto Cermak Road
Continue on West Cermak Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Sleepy Hollow, IL · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Sleepy Hollow, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$6.22 one way
$12.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.88
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Sleepy Hollow on Friday
Local time
6:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Berwyn on Friday
Local time
6:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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