Origin
Richton Park, IL
Afternoon in Richton Park on Friday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richton Park, IL to Cicero, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
27 mi
43 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 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richton Park, IL
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Cicero, IL
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Trip Overview
Richton Park, IL to Cicero, IL is 27 miles and takes about 44m via Cicero Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two Midwest communities. Given its brief duration and surface road profile, it's a straightforward drive suitable for any day of the week. You'll encounter minimal highway driving, making it an accessible option for those who prefer to stay off the interstate. Plan for a quick commute rather than an extended scenic tour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero Avenue | 13.8 mi | 22m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 10.6 mi | 17m |
| Sauk Trail | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 31st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cicero Avenue
— 13.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richton Park, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on Sauk Trail
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Sauk Trail
2
Turn right onto IL 50
14 mi
·
22 min
·
Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on IL 50
11 mi
·
17 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn left onto West 31st Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 50 / Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto IL 50 / Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
25.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
West 31st Street
Turn left onto West 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
26.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
South Laramie Avenue
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.37 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
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 Friday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
44m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with a highway share of 0%. You'll be navigating local streets for the entire 27 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 13.8 miles along Cicero Avenue. Expect frequent intersections and traffic lights as you move through populated areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on Cicero Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near IL 50 / Cicero Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Richton Park, IL to Cicero, IL is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (IL 50 / Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles (West 31st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (South Laramie Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Richton Park, IL
Full guide →Arriving in Cicero, IL
Full guide →Founded 1867
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.
Top landmarks
- • Hawthorne Works — Factory complex in Cicero, Illinois
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 44m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 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 1.5 miles (IL 50 / Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles (West 31st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (South Laramie Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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