Origin
Waterman, IL
Late night in Waterman on Thursday
Local time
1:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waterman, IL to Berwyn, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waterman, IL
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Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waterman, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Lincoln Highway, West Lincoln Street, West Lincoln Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 54 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Lincoln Highway 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 Waterman, IL to Berwyn, IL is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Waterman, IL to Berwyn, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| West Lincoln Street | — | — |
| West Lincoln Avenue | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | — | — |
| I 294 South | — | — |
| York Road | — | — |
| 22nd Street | — | — |
| West Cermak Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Lincoln Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterman, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on North Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Elm Street
2
Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lincoln Highway
3
Continue on West Lincoln Street
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Lincoln Street
4
Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
11 mi
·
17 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
5
Continue straight
25 mi
·
31 min
6
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
8
Keep slight right to continue on York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
York Road, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
9
Keep slight left to continue on York Road, Oak Brook
131 ft
·
8 sec
·
York Road, Oak Brook
10
Turn left onto York Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
York Road
11
Turn left onto 22nd Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
22nd Street
12
Continue on West Cermak Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West Cermak Road
13
Continue on West Cermak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
14
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from Waterman, IL · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Waterman, 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
$8.44 one way
$16.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Late night in Berwyn on Thursday
Local time
1:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Aurora, IL
27 mi in
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
17 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 9m 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 Waterman, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Lincoln Highway, West Lincoln Street, West Lincoln Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 miles from Waterman, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.44 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 Waterman, IL to Berwyn, IL is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Waterman, IL to Berwyn, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waterman, IL to Berwyn, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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