Origin
Matteson, IL
Afternoon in Matteson on Tuesday
Local time
1:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Matteson, 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
41m
Distance
25.2 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
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Matteson, IL
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Trip Overview
This quick 25.2-mile drive from Matteson, IL to Cicero, IL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 41 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, with a 0% highway share, so expect a more turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $4, making it an economical option for getting between these two Midwest locales. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfect for a spontaneous outing or an easy commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero Avenue | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 10.6 mi | 17m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 31st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Governors Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cicero Avenue
— 12.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Matteson, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on Governors Highway
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Governors Highway
2
Turn left onto US 30
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto IL 50
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on IL 50
11 mi
·
17 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left onto West 31st Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Turn left onto US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 50 / Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto IL 50 / Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
24 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
West 31st Street
Turn left onto West 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
24.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
South Laramie Avenue
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.84 one way
$7.69 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.81 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
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
Afternoon in Cicero on Tuesday
Local time
1:26 PM
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
41m 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, with no highway sections to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles along Cicero Avenue, offering a consistent experience for a significant portion of your journey. You'll be traveling on main roads like Cicero Avenue, South Cicero Avenue, and Lincoln Highway, which means you'll be engaging with local traffic patterns and signals frequently. This drive is characterized by its urban and suburban feel, with frequent intersections and changes in speed limits.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Cicero Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 US 30 / Lincoln Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 4 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 (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (IL 50 / Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (West 31st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 41m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Cicero 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 (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (IL 50 / Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (West 31st Street): 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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