Origin
Island Lake, IL
Morning in Island Lake on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Island Lake, IL to Cicero, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Island Lake, IL
Lorenzo Manera
Trip Overview
This 47-mile drive from Island Lake to Cicero, Illinois, is an easy one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 7 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-290, IL 53, and South Rand Road, this route keeps you on well-traveled roads for most of the journey. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, it's an economical option for a quick excursion. The drive is focused on efficient travel between two points within the Midwest region, making it a straightforward connection without significant deviations. You won't need an overnight stop, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 17.5 mi | 23m |
| IL 53 | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| South Rand Road | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| North Rand Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East State Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Roosevelt Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Liberty Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 290
— 17.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Island Lake, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on Rose Avenue
205 ft
·
10 sec
·
Rose Avenue
2
Turn right onto Greenleaf Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenleaf Avenue
3
Turn left onto IL 176
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Road
4
Continue on IL 176
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Liberty Street
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto US 12; IL 59
10 mi
·
13 min
·
South Rand Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 12
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Rand Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward IL 53 South
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto IL 53
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
IL 53
Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290
18 mi
·
23 min
·
I 290
Toward I 290 East: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 23B
Toward Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto South Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Central Avenue
14
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Roosevelt Road
15
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Island Lake, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 44.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward IL 53 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward IL 53 South
8
20 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
IL 53
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53 toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7
27 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 290
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 East: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 290 East: Chicago
7
44.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.35 one way
$14.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.04 | $18.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Morning in Cicero on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
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
18 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 7m 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 highway-focused experience for this 47-mile trip, with 61% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.5 miles on I-290, offering a consistent pace. While much of the route is on the interstate, there are segments on IL 53 and South Rand Road that may introduce more local traffic and varied speed limits. This blend means you'll experience periods of faster travel interspersed with stretches that require more attention to your surroundings.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on I 290.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 290 and IL 53. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on I 290. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 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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