Origin
Cicero, IL
Afternoon in Cicero on Tuesday
Local time
1:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, IL to Dixmoor, 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
32m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dixmoor, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Cicero to Dixmoor, you are looking at a quick 19.4-mile trip through the Illinois Midwest. Expect the drive to take about 32 minutes under normal conditions, making it a very manageable day trip that requires no overnight stops. Because this route relies entirely on local roads like West 31st Street and South Cicero Avenue, you won't need to worry about heavy highway tolls or complex interchanges. Budgeting about $3 for fuel is more than enough to cover the distance for most vehicles. This is a straightforward, utilitarian drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Cicero Avenue | 10.6 mi | 17m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West 147th Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Cicero Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Wood Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 31st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 127th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Cicero Avenue
— 10.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Dixmoor, IL.
1
Start on South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
2
Turn left onto West 31st Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 31st Street
3
Turn right onto IL 50
11 mi
·
17 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on IL 50
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left onto West 127th Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 127th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 294
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto IL 83
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West 147th Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Wood Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wood Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
1 ft
·
Wood Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West 31st Street
Turn left onto West 31st Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
8
16.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Wood Street
Turn left onto Wood Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.92 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| premium | $4.81 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
Tri-state Tollway
(2.6 mi)
$0.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Dixmoor, IL
Afternoon in Dixmoor on Tuesday
Local time
1:45 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the interstate system entirely. Since 0% of this 19.4-mile journey is spent on highways, you will be navigating surface streets for the duration of your trip. The road personality here is purely urban, requiring your full attention as you transition between South Cicero Avenue and local thoroughfares. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches to settle into, as the route is defined by frequent turns and stop-and-go traffic patterns. You should anticipate a steady, hands-on driving experience that reflects the density of the surrounding region.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on South Cicero Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near West 31st Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 19.4 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 0.6 miles (West 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Dixmoor, IL
Full guide →Founded 1923
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 32m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on South Cicero Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.16 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 Dixmoor, 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 0.6 miles (West 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dixmoor, 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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