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Trip from Frankfort Square, IL to Cicero, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

25.7 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Frankfort Square, IL

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Trip Overview

This 25.7-mile drive from Frankfort Square to Cicero, Illinois, will take approximately 43 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate local roads, primarily using Harlem Avenue and South Cicero Avenue, with a brief stint on Southwest Highway. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $4, this journey through the Midwest region is straightforward and doesn't require an overnight stay. There are no designated stops on this route, but its short duration allows for plenty of flexibility. Consider this a convenient local transit rather than an epic adventure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Harlem Avenue 12.3 mi 20m
South Cicero Avenue 7.8 mi 12m
Southwest Highway 2.5 mi 3m
West 93rd Street 1.2 mi 1m
South Laramie Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
West Saint Francis Road 0.6 mi 1m
West 31st Street 0.5 mi <1m
Frankfort Square Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Harlem Avenue — 12.3 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort Square, IL and Cicero, IL.

1

Start on Jamison Drive

509 ft · 27 sec · Jamison Drive
2

Turn left onto Frankfort Square Road

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Frankfort Square Road
3

Turn right onto West Saint Francis Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Saint Francis Road
4

Turn left onto IL 43

12 mi · 20 min · Harlem Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Turn right onto Southwest Highway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Highway
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on West 93rd Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · West 93rd Street
7

Turn left onto IL 50

7.8 mi · 12 min · South Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
8

Turn left onto West 31st Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
10

Arrive at destination

South Laramie Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Frankfort Square Road

Turn left onto Frankfort Square Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Saint Francis Road

Turn right onto West Saint Francis Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | IL 43 / Harlem Avenue

Turn left onto IL 43 / Harlem Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
13.1 mi into trip | ~22m in | Southwest Highway

Turn right onto Southwest Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
24.6 mi into trip | ~41m in | West 31st Street

Turn left onto West 31st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.02 one way

$8.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.41 $8.82
premium $4.89 $4.95 $9.89
diesel $5.61 $5.67 $11.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.23
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.25 $1.03
EV Truck/SUV 10.3 0 $3.60 $1.64

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 17, 2026

Origin

Frankfort Square, IL

Late night in Frankfort Square on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Widespread Fog

E 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:22PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:22PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Destination

Cicero, IL

Late night in Cicero on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 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

11 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

43m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 25.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles on Harlem Avenue. This route is characterized by its numerous intersections and local traffic patterns, rather than long, open highway stretches. You’ll experience a consistent urban driving environment throughout the journey, with frequent changes in speed and direction.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Harlem Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Frankfort Square Road.

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 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Frankfort Square Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Saint Francis Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (IL 43 / Harlem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Frankfort Square, IL

Full guide →

Arriving 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 43m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Harlem Avenue. 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 0.1 miles (Frankfort Square Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Saint Francis Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (IL 43 / Harlem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cicero, 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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