Origin
Burbank, IL
Late night in Burbank on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burbank, 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
17m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burbank, IL
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Trip Overview
This 9.1-mile drive from Burbank to Cicero, Illinois, is a quick 17-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll primarily be on South Cicero Avenue and State Road, with no highway driving involved, making it a straightforward local journey. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, this is a very budget-friendly option for getting between these two Midwest communities. Given its short distance and duration, this route is best suited for a quick errand or a short hop rather than an overnight adventure. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for this one.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Cicero Avenue | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| State Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South State Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 31st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 87th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Cicero Avenue
— 5.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burbank, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on West 87th Street
59 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 87th Street
2
Turn sharp right onto State Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road
3
Continue on South State Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Road
4
Turn left onto IL 50
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto West 31st Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.5 — 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
|
State Road
Turn sharp right onto State Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Turn left onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
West 31st Street
Turn left onto West 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
South Laramie Avenue
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
4:11 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
1 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
17m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 5.3 miles along South Cicero Avenue. As you navigate through familiar Midwestern terrain, the roads will feel consistent and direct. This isn't a route for open-road cruising, but rather for efficient travel through urban and suburban landscapes. The constant turns and local road feel mean you'll be actively engaged with the driving.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on South Cicero Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near State Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (State Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.7 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (West 31st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 17m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on South Cicero Avenue. 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 (State Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.7 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (West 31st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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