Origin
Cicero, IL
Late night in Cicero on Saturday
Local time
12:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, IL to Northville, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
63.1 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cicero, IL
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Northville, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Cicero, IL to Northville, IL is 63.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 33 minutes via Adlai Stevenson Expressway and Walker Road, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, traversing Illinois for its entirety. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface streets, making it a straightforward, relatively short excursion. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick drive between two points without significant detours or overnight stays.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.5 miles from Cicero, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 23.9 mi | 31m |
| Walker Road | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| West Lockport Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North 41st Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| IL 71 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Schlapp Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Central Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 23.9 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Northville, IL.
1
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
24 mi
·
31 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 261
Toward IL 126 West: Plainfield
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on IL 126
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on West Lockport Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lockport Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on West Lockport Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lockport Road
10
Turn left onto Schlapp Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Schlapp Road
11
Turn right onto Walker Road
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Walker Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto IL 71
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
IL 71
13
Continue on North 41st Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North 41st Road
14
Continue on CH 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway 32
15
Continue on CH 32
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 41st Road
16
Continue on CH 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Si Johnson Avenue
17
Continue on CH 32
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North 41st Road
18
Turn right onto CH 2
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East 2351st Road
19
Continue on CH 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway 2
20
Arrive at destination
CH 2
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 33 minutes, this is easily a same-day trip. You can leave anytime, but departing in the morning or early afternoon will give you ample daylight. There are no designated stops in the data, so plan for your own breaks as needed. With a low fuel cost estimate of $10, you likely won't need to worry about finding a gas station mid-route, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Adlai Stevenson Expressway to surface roads around the 23.9-mile mark to prepare for a change in speed and traffic.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.5 miles from Cicero, IL, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.9 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 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.5 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northville, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cicero, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cicero, IL
This is one driving day of about 63.1 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Cicero, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 23.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Cicero, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 49.8 — 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 right onto West 31st Street
Navigation decision point
4
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.
7
27.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward IL 126 West: Plainfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 261
Toward IL 126 West: Plainfield
4
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
IL 71
At end of road, turn left onto IL 71
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.78 one way
$19.57 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $10.73 | $21.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Northville, IL
Late night in Northville on Saturday
Local time
12:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 33m 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 2.2
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This 63.1-mile route is about 48% highway. You'll spend the first part on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, covering a stretch of 23.9 miles before transitioning to surface roads. Be prepared for a shift in driving conditions as you move from the expressway to Walker Road and West Lockport Road, which will involve more local traffic and intersections.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.9 mi on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near West 31st Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
745 ft
592 ft
Total Climb
344 ft
Total Descent
291 ft
Highest Point
745 ft
~18 mi in
Elevation Range
153 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Cicero, IL
Full guide →Founded 1867
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.
Top landmarks
- • Hawthorne Works — Factory complex in Cicero, Illinois
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 1h 33m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.9 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. 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: 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 Northville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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