Origin
Cicero, IL
Late night in Cicero on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, IL to Melrose Park, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 18m
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.
Melrose Park, IL
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Trip Overview
This quick 8.8-mile trip from Cicero to Melrose Park, Illinois, is easily manageable in just 17 minutes, making it a perfect short haul. You'll primarily navigate via the Eisenhower Expressway and local streets like South Laramie Avenue and South 1st Avenue. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $1, this drive is incredibly budget-friendly. Since it's so short, it's ideal as a single-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. The entire journey stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar drive through the heart of Illinois.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South 1st Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lake Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North 17th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| West Flournoy Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Division Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Expressway
— 3.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Melrose Park, IL.
1
Start on South Laramie Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto West Flournoy Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Flournoy Street
3
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
this road
Toward I 290 West
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 20
Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto Harrison Street
366 ft
·
14 sec
·
Harrison Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto IL 171
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Lake Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto North 17th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 17th Avenue
10
Turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Division Street
11
Arrive at destination
Division Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway
Merge onto I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20
Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Harrison Street
Turn straight onto Harrison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
IL 171 / South 1st Avenue
Turn right onto IL 171 / South 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Lake Street
Turn left onto Lake Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
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
Melrose Park, IL
Late night in Melrose Park on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
19 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 mixed drive on this route, with 37% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.2 miles along the Eisenhower Expressway, providing a taste of faster travel. Following this, you'll transition to more local roads, offering a change of pace as you navigate through suburban areas. This blend of expressway and surface streets means you'll experience varied driving conditions, from open highway speeds to navigating intersections and traffic lights.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Eisenhower Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway.
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 8.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.5 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (Harrison Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.8 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 (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Eisenhower Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Melrose Park, 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 2.5 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (Harrison 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 Melrose Park, 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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