Origin
West Ridge, IL
Morning in West Ridge on Friday
Local time
9:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Ridge, 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
30m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Ridge, IL
Arti Kh
Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Ridge, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 15.7 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Pulaski Road, North California Avenue, West Cermak Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on North Pulaski Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 15.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
North Pulaski Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Arthur Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.7 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: near the start (West Arthur Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (North Kedzie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (North Pulaski Road): 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Arthur Avenue
Turn right onto West Arthur Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North Kedzie Avenue
Turn left onto North Kedzie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
North Pulaski Road
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue
Turn left onto IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
South Central Avenue
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pulaski Road | 5 mi | 9m |
| North California Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Cermak Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Cicero Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Madison Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Irving Park Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Roosevelt Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Central Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Pulaski Road
— 5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Ridge, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on this road
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West Arthur Avenue
496 ft
·
27 sec
·
West Arthur Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Rockwell Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Rockwell Street
4
Turn right onto West Devon Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Devon Avenue
5
Turn left onto North California Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North California Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto West Lawrence Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lawrence Avenue
7
Turn left onto North Kedzie Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kedzie Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto IL 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Irving Park Road
9
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pulaski Road
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
170 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
11
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North Pulaski Road
12
Turn right onto West Madison Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Madison Street
13
Turn left onto IL 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roosevelt Road
15
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Cermak Road
17
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Berwyn on Friday
Local time
9:12 AM
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 West Ridge, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 15.7 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Pulaski Road, North California Avenue, West Cermak Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from West Ridge, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.45 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 15.7 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: near the start (West Arthur Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (North Kedzie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (North Pulaski Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Ridge, IL to Berwyn, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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