Origin
Northlake, IL
Morning in Northlake on Tuesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northlake, 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
22m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northlake, IL
Sean Ewing
Trip Overview
This short 12.4-mile drive from Northlake, IL to Cicero, IL will take you about 22 minutes, making it an easy option for a single-day trip. Primarily navigating the Eisenhower Expressway and local roads like North 25th Avenue and East North Avenue, this route offers a mixed driving experience within the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it's an economical choice for a quick local journey. Since it's such a brief trip, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Expressway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| North 25th Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East North Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Roberta Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West Roosevelt Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Central Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Dickens Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Expressway
— 4.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northlake, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on East Dickens Avenue
471 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Dickens Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Roberta Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Roberta Avenue
3
Turn left onto IL 64
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East North Avenue
4
Turn right onto North 25th Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North 25th Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 290 East
6
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
4.9 mi
·
6 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
North 25th Avenue
Turn right onto North 25th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
10.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
West Roosevelt Road
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South Laramie Avenue
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Tuesday
Local time
7:15 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 varied drive on this 12.4-mile route, with about 40% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.9 miles along the Eisenhower Expressway, offering a taste of faster-paced travel. As you transition from the expressway to roads like North 25th Avenue and East North Avenue, the character of the drive will shift to a more local feel. This mixed profile means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and more urban-influenced stretches.
40% 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: 4.9 mi on Eisenhower Expressway.
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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near North 25th Avenue.
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 12.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.3 miles (North 25th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Northlake, IL
Full guide →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 22m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 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: at 2.3 miles (North 25th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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