Origin
Beecher, IL
Afternoon in Beecher on Tuesday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beecher, IL to Cicero, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beecher, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Beecher, IL to Cicero, IL is 43.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via Calumet Expressway and Tri-State Tollway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. It's a relatively short drive, making it suitable for a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes major expressways and tollways, so expect consistent speeds and a straightforward path between these two Illinois locations. Consider this an easy, functional drive to get you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Calumet Expressway | 14.1 mi | 19m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 11.7 mi | 15m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 10.6 mi | 17m |
| Dixie Highway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Cicero Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 31st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Calumet Expressway
— 14.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beecher, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on IL 1
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Dixie Highway
2
Continue on IL 1
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Calumet Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 80, I 294 North, I 94 East: Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana
Use the slight right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West, I 294 North: Iowa, Wisconsin
5
Merge onto I 80; I 294
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12B
Toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto IL 50
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cicero Avenue
10
Continue on IL 50
11 mi
·
17 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto West 31st Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Beecher, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 17.3 and 42.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 80, I 294 North, I 94 East: Iowa, Wisconsin, 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 80, I 294 North, I 94 East: Iowa, Wisc...
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West, I 294 North: Iowa, Wisconsin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West, I 294 North: Iowa, Wisconsin
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12B
Toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue
6
42.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
West 31st Street
Turn left onto West 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Tri-state Tollway
(11.7 mi)
$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 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 | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Cicero, IL
Afternoon in Cicero on Tuesday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Burbank, IL
22 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
16 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 4m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 32% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Calumet Expressway and Tri-State Tollway, which are high-speed, multi-lane roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.1 miles on the Calumet Expressway, offering a period of consistent travel without frequent exits. While the majority of the route is expressway-style driving, you'll also navigate sections on South Cicero Avenue, which may present more local traffic and varied speed limits as you approach your destination. Expect a driving experience that transitions from open highway to more urban conditions.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on Calumet Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 17.3 miles in.
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 43.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beecher, IL and Cicero, IL, road signs point toward Wisconsin and Indiana.
Wisconsin
17.3 mi in
|
~24m
Indiana
17.3 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Arriving in Cicero, IL
Full guide →Cicero is a town of 81,000 people (2019) in the Chicagoland area, just west of the Chicago city limits. It became famous when gangster Al Capone moved here to escape from the Chicago Police in the early 1920s.
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 4m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on Calumet Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.71 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cicero, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cicero, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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