Origin
Bensenville, IL
Late night in Bensenville on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensenville, 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
26m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bensenville, IL
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 17 miles, this quick jaunt between Bensenville and Cicero is a straightforward Midwest trip that takes roughly 26 minutes to complete. Because the duration is so short, you can easily handle this as a one-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate using US 20, South York Road, and South Laramie Avenue. With fuel costs estimated at $3, the drive is incredibly budget-friendly for any traveler. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that connects two Illinois communities efficiently, making it ideal for those who prefer quick transitions over long-haul road trips.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| South York Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North York Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Roosevelt Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Central Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lake Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Green Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensenville, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Green Street
85 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Green Street
3
Turn right onto South York Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South York Road
4
Continue on North York Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North York Street
5
Turn right onto Lake Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lake Street
6
Turn slight right
147 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp onto US 20
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 20
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 23B
Toward Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto South Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Central Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Roosevelt Road
11
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Green Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Green Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn slight right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 20
Take the ramp onto US 20 toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23B
Toward Central Avenue
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
West Roosevelt Road
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.66 one way
$5.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Cicero on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
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
26m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 66 percent of your travel time spent on faster thoroughfares. You will experience your longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.3 miles while cruising along US 20, which provides the bulk of the route's momentum. As you transition from the highway toward South Laramie Avenue, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed transit to local navigation. You should expect a consistent pace throughout the 17-mile journey, as there are no scheduled stops required along the way. It is a functional, steady drive that favors efficiency over scenic exploration.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on US 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and South York Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Green Street.
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 17 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: near the start (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 26m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on US 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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