Origin
Melrose Park, IL
Late night in Melrose Park on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Melrose Park, 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
16m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Melrose Park, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 8.8-mile drive from Melrose Park, IL to Cicero, IL is easily manageable as a day trip, taking only about 16 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Eisenhower Expressway and local roads like South Laramie Avenue and North 1st Avenue. With a modest fuel cost estimated at just $1, this route through the Midwest is straightforward and efficient. Given its brevity, you won't need to consider overnight stays, offering plenty of flexibility in your schedule for this quick journey within Illinois.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North 1st Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Lake Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Roosevelt Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Central Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Division Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Expressway
— 3.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melrose Park, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on Division Street
46 ft
·
7 sec
·
Division Street
2
Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Lake Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lake Street
4
Turn right onto IL 171
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 290 East
6
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 23B
Toward Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto South Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Central Avenue
9
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Roosevelt Road
10
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broadway Avenue
Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 290 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 290 East
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway
Merge onto I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
West Roosevelt Road
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Cicero on Sunday
Local time
2:35 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
19 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
16m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 37% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.2 miles on the Eisenhower Expressway, offering a period of faster travel. Beyond that, the drive transitions to more local roads, providing a change of pace. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and more typical urban driving as you navigate between these two Illinois communities.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Eisenhower Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway Avenue.
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 16m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Eisenhower Expressway. 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: near the start (Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): 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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