Cicero, IL to Le Roy, IL is 137.1 miles and takes about 2h 46m via Adlai Stevenson Expressway and US 150, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it a convenient option for those looking for a relatively short trip. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads, so expect a consistent and efficient journey. Given the manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Consider this trip if you need to get from the Chicago suburbs to central Illinois without a lot of fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.6 miles from Cicero, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Le Roy, IL.
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Start on South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·South Laramie Avenue
2
Turn right onto West 31st Street
0.5 mi·1 min·West 31st Street
3
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1.7 mi·3 min·South Central Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 55 South
5
Merge onto I 55
114 mi·2 hr 9 min·Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·26 sec
Toward Towanda
7
Turn straight onto CR 29
0.4 mi·44 sec·North 1900 East Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on CR 29
0.5 mi·1 min·North Jefferson Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto CR 29
0.2 mi·34 sec·West Hely Street
10
Continue on CR 29
3.0 mi·4 min·Towanda-Barnes Road
11
Continue on CR 29
6.8 mi·10 min·North Towanda Barnes Road
12
Turn left onto US 150
8.8 mi·12 min·US 150
13
Turn left onto CR 21
127 ft·3 sec·North West Street
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Arrive at destination
CR 21
Trip Plan
Since this is a single-day trip of under 3 hours, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best, though an early start will give you ample time to explore your destination without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $21, planning your fuel and rest breaks is straightforward. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, as services can be spaced out on some highway segments. The relatively short duration means you can easily make this a round trip in one day or arrive with plenty of daylight remaining.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.6 miles from Cicero, IL, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.6 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Le Roy, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cicero, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cicero, IL
This is one driving day of about 137.1 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Cicero, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 113.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 118.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|West 31st Street
Turn right onto West 31st Street
Navigation decision point
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1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|South Central Avenue
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.4 mi into trip|~6m in|I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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117.2 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward Towanda
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Towanda
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118.3 mi into trip|~2h 18m in|CR 29 / West Hely Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 29 / West Hely Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.43 one way
$42.87 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.53
$47.07
premium
$4.89
$26.38
$52.77
diesel
$5.61
$30.27
$60.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.1
0
$14.40
$6.58
Efficient EV
34.3
0
$12.00
$5.48
EV Truck/SUV
54.8
0
$19.19
$8.77
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Cicero, IL
Late night
in Cicero on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Le Roy, IL
Late night
in Le Roy on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Reading, IL
69 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 46m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 4.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 113.8 miles on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of your trip. After this long highway segment, the route transitions to US 150 and then North Towanda Barnes Road, introducing a change in scenery and driving dynamics. Expect a straightforward experience for the majority of the drive, punctuated by these shifts in road type. It's a route designed for covering ground efficiently.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.8 mi on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and US 150. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near West 31st Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cicero, IL to Le Roy, IL is easy. At 2h 46m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 (South Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
On the drive from Cicero, IL to Le Roy, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Towanda along the way.
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.
The longest stretch is about 113.8 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (West 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (South Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Le Roy, IL before heading back.
