Origin
Glenwood, IL
Night in Glenwood on Sunday
Local time
10:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glenwood, IL to Cicero, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenwood, IL
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Trip Overview
This 26.7-mile drive from Glenwood, IL to Cicero, IL is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take about 45 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including South Cicero Avenue and Halsted Street, with a brief segment on the Tri-State Tollway. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is budget-friendly for a short excursion within the Midwest region. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments rather than a monotonous highway cruise. This is definitely a trip you can accomplish in a single day, making it perfect for a quick visit or errand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Cicero Avenue | 10.6 mi | 17m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| Halsted Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Cicero Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 187th Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| West 31st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Cicero Avenue
— 10.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on Glenwood Lansing Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Glenwood Lansing Road
2
Continue on East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on Glenwood Chicago Heights Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Glenwood Chicago Heights Road
4
Turn slight right
170 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn straight onto 187th Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
187th Street
6
Turn right onto IL 1
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Halsted Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 80 West, I 294 North: Tri-State Tollway, Iowa, Wisconsin
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West, I 294 North: Iowa, Wisconsin
9
Merge onto I 80; I 294
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12B
Toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto IL 50
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cicero Avenue
14
Continue on IL 50
11 mi
·
17 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto West 31st Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West, I 294 North: Tri-State Tollway, Iowa, Wisconsin
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 80 West, I 294 North: Tri-State Tollwa...
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West, I 294 North: Iowa, Wisconsin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West, I 294 North: Iowa, Wisconsin
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12B
Toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue
6
25.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
West 31st Street
Turn left onto West 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.17 one way
$8.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Tri-state Tollway
(8.5 mi)
$0.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 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 | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
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.
Destination
Cicero, IL
Night in Cicero on Sunday
Local time
10:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
16 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
45m 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 for this 26.7-mile journey, with no highway segments contributing to the total mileage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles along South Cicero Avenue, offering a consistent section of the route. The road personality is characterized by frequent turns and local traffic, so it's less about open-road cruising and more about navigating city streets. This driving experience prioritizes local navigation over high-speed travel, making it feel more connected to the communities you pass through.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on South Cicero Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 26.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Glenwood, IL and Cicero, IL, road signs point toward Iowa and Wisconsin.
Iowa
3.9 mi in
|
~9m
Wisconsin
3.9 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on South Cicero Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.51 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Cicero, 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 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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