Origin
Park Ridge, IL
Late night in Park Ridge on Tuesday
Local time
4:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Ridge, 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
29m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Ridge, IL
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Trip Overview
This 14-mile drive from Park Ridge, IL to Cicero, IL will take you about 29 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip within the Midwest. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2 and no overnight stays recommended, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate local streets like North Laramie Avenue, South Northwest Highway, and North Central Avenue, so expect a rather turn-heavy experience. This straightforward journey offers a practical way to travel between two Illinois communities without the need for extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Laramie Avenue | 4.9 mi | 11m |
| South Northwest Highway | 4 mi | 7m |
| North Central Avenue | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| West Touhy Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Goodman Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Greenwood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Laramie Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Laramie Avenue
— 4.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on this road
24 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue
92 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Greenwood Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Touhy Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto South Northwest Highway
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
South Northwest Highway
5
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Central Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto West Goodman Street
274 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Goodman Street
7
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Central Avenue
8
Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto North Laramie Avenue
4.9 mi
·
11 min
·
North Laramie Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.1 — 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
|
North Greenwood Avenue
Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Touhy Avenue
Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
West Goodman Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Goodman Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West Grand Avenue
Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
North Laramie Avenue
Turn right onto North Laramie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.40 | $4.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:37 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
2 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
29m 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?
This local drive is characterized by its numerous turns and lack of highway travel, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.9 miles on North Laramie Avenue, offering a brief period of consistent cruising before you're back to navigating intersections. Expect a dynamic driving experience as you transition between different local roads, requiring your attention to navigate the various turns and traffic patterns characteristic of a dense urban area. It's a distinctly non-highway experience from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on North Laramie 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 early in the drive near North Greenwood Avenue.
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 29m drive. You will face about 7 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 (North Greenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Touhy Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (West Goodman Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Park Ridge, IL
Full guide →Park Ridge is a city in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland, just outside of Chicago. It has a lively uptown area that has plenty of local businesses and restaurants. You can watch a film at the historic Pickwick Theatre or have a pool day at Centennial Park. Park Ridge is a great and accessible small town to escape to for a day trip, with lots of fun and exciting activities to fill your schedule.
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 29m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 4.9 miles on North Laramie 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: near the start (North Greenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Touhy Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (West Goodman Street): Navigation decision point.
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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