Origin
Cicero, IL
Morning in Cicero on Tuesday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, IL to Villa Park, 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
24m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Villa Park, IL
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Trip Overview
This 15.1-mile drive from Cicero, IL to Villa Park, IL is a quick trip, estimated to take just 24 minutes. It's definitely manageable as a single-day excursion, so no need to plan for an overnight stay. You'll primarily be navigating via the Eisenhower Expressway, East Saint Charles Road, and South Laramie Avenue, with a significant portion on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a low $2, making this an economical choice for a short haul. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward journey through familiar territory.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Expressway | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| East Saint Charles Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I 290 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Flournoy Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Saint Charles Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Expressway
— 7.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Villa 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
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 290
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 14B
Toward Saint Charles Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 14A
Toward West Saint Charles Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto East Saint Charles Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East Saint Charles Road
9
Arrive at destination
West Saint Charles Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West Flournoy Street
Turn left onto West Flournoy Street
Navigation decision point
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.
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 290
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford,...
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Saint Charles Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14B
Toward Saint Charles Road
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward West Saint Charles Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 14A
Toward West Saint Charles Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.36 one way
$4.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Villa Park, IL
Morning in Villa Park on Tuesday
Local time
7:23 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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 56% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 7.1 miles on the Eisenhower Expressway, offering a good opportunity for consistent speed. Following that, the road will transition to East Saint Charles Road and South Laramie Avenue, likely presenting a more local and potentially stop-and-go driving experience. The character shifts from open expressway to more urban-influenced roadways as you progress.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near West Flournoy 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 15.1 miles you will encounter 6 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 1.8 miles (West Flournoy Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Villa Park, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.
Milwaukee
9.6 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 290
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.
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 24m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). 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 7.1 miles on Eisenhower Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Villa 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 1.8 miles (West Flournoy Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Villa 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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