Origin
Waukegan, IL
Afternoon in Waukegan on Sunday
Local time
4:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waukegan, IL to Berwyn, IL
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 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
4 AM
0h 56m
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6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berwyn, IL
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
Traveling from Waukegan to Berwyn covers 49.1 miles across the Illinois Midwest, typically taking about one hour and one minute behind the wheel. Because this is a short trip, you can easily complete the journey as a one-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the trek, making it a very budget-friendly local commute. You will navigate primarily via local streets like Glen Rock Avenue, Belvidere Street, and South Lewis Avenue rather than major interstates. It is a straightforward drive that serves as a practical connection 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
24.5 miles from Waukegan, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You won't find any long-distance stretches of open road, with Glen Rock Avenue serving as the longest continuous segment. The character of this drive is defined by frequent navigation through local intersections rather than high-speed cruising. Because you are avoiding major highways entirely, the pace remains steady but requires constant awareness of local traffic patterns. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that contrasts sharply with the typical monotony of an interstate commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Glen Rock Avenue 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 Waukegan, IL to Berwyn, IL is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Waukegan, IL to Berwyn, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Rock Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belvidere Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Lewis Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buckley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Skokie Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skokie Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skokie Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edens Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Glen Rock Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on North Jackson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jackson Street
2
Turn right onto Glen Rock Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Rock Avenue
3
Turn right onto Belvidere Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Belvidere Street
4
Turn left onto South Lewis Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Lewis Avenue
5
Turn right onto Buckley Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Buckley Road
6
Turn left onto North Skokie Highway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Skokie Highway
7
Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Skokie Valley Road
8
Continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Skokie Highway
9
Continue on Edens Expressway
14 mi
·
17 min
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Edens Expressway
10
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Kennedy Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue
12
Continue on Kennedy Irving Park Road
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Kennedy Irving Park Road
13
Turn slight left onto West Irving Park Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Irving Park Road
14
Turn right onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pulaski Road
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
171 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
16
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North Pulaski Road
17
Turn right onto West Madison Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Madison Street
18
Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cicero Avenue
19
Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roosevelt Road
20
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Central Avenue
21
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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West Cermak Road
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 49.1-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid peak local congestion. Given that the entire route consists of local roads, keep a close eye on your navigation system to manage the frequent turns along Belvidere Street and South Lewis Avenue. You do not need to worry about planning formal rest stops, as the duration is manageable for a single, non-stop session. Budgeting $7 for fuel covers your needs, but filling up before you leave Waukegan ensures you don't have to hunt for a station mid-trip. Use the lack of highway travel to your advantage by staying alert for local traffic signals throughout the hour-long drive.
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 24.5 miles from Waukegan, IL, or about 30m 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 49.1 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.5 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
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 Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, IL
This is one driving day of about 49.1 miles and 1h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waukegan, 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 24.5 mi from Waukegan, IL · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Waukegan, 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
$7.46 one way
$14.92 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| premium | $4.80 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
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: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Berwyn on Sunday
Local time
4:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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 1m 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 Waukegan, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Glen Rock Avenue, Belvidere Street, South Lewis Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.5 miles from Waukegan, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.46 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 Waukegan, IL to Berwyn, IL is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Waukegan, IL to Berwyn, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waukegan, IL to Berwyn, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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