Origin
Glen Ellyn, IL
Late night in Glen Ellyn on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glen Ellyn, IL to Cicero, 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
33m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Ellyn, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 22.7-mile drive from Glen Ellyn, IL to Cicero, IL takes about 36 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll navigate primarily via North Main Street, East Saint Charles Road, and North Grace Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $3, so you won't need to worry about budgeting for gas. This local route offers a straightforward journey through the Midwest region, connecting two points within Illinois. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick commute or a short excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| East Saint Charles Road | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Roosevelt Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Central Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Grace Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 290
— 8.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Ellyn, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
73 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto East Saint Charles Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Saint Charles Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto North Grace Street
234 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Grace Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
East Saint Charles Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 290 East
7
Merge onto I 290
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 23B
Toward Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto South Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Central Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Roosevelt Road
11
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
North Grace Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Grace Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
East Saint Charles Road
Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 290
Merge onto I 290
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23B
Toward Central Avenue
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
West Roosevelt Road
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Cicero, IL
Late night in Cicero on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 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
1 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, characterized by frequent intersections and changes in direction. With a highway share of 0%, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 22.7 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of, as the journey is broken up by numerous turns and local road segments. This driving profile means you'll be engaging with the local environment constantly, rather than cruising on an open highway. The character remains consistent throughout, focusing on navigating through suburban and urban landscapes.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on I 290.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near North Grace Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 19.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 3.9 miles (North Grace Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (East Saint Charles Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (I 290): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Glen Ellyn, IL
Full guide →Founded 1834
Glen Ellyn is a village in the Chicagoland area. This village has an interesting history filled with its ups and downs. However, today Glen Ellyn remains an affluent Chicago suburb with an abundance of historic sites and an exceptional dining scene.
Top landmarks
- • Glen Ellyn Downtown South Historic District — historic district in Illinois, United States
- • Lake Ellyn Park — park in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
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 33m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on I 290. 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 3.9 miles (North Grace Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (East Saint Charles Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (I 290): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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