Origin
Sandwich, IL
Afternoon in Sandwich on Sunday
Local time
2:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandwich, 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
1h 20m
Distance
57.5 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandwich, IL
Costin Cerednicenco
Trip Overview
Sandwich, IL to Cicero, IL is 57.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via IL 56 and Eisenhower Expressway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. You'll mostly be on main roads with a significant portion on a highway, making it a practical option for getting between these locations efficiently. Consider this trip when you need a reliable, relatively quick journey without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 56 | 24.8 mi | 30m |
| East Church Street | 7.1 mi | 13m |
| Eisenhower Expressway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Eldamain Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| US 30 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Galena Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
IL 56
— 24.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandwich, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 34
7.1 mi
·
13 min
·
East Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Eldamain Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Eldamain Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Galena Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Galena Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto North Bridge Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bridge Street
6
Continue on US 30; IL 47
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 30; IL 47
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward IL 56 East: Chicago
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto IL 56
25 mi
·
30 min
·
IL 56
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 23B
Toward Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto South Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Central Avenue
13
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Roosevelt Road
14
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Sandwich, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 55 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 34 / East Church Street
Turn left onto US 34 / East Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Eldamain Road
Turn left onto Eldamain Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Galena Road
Turn right onto Galena Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward IL 56 East: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward IL 56 East: Chicago
7
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.99 one way
$17.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.07 | $22.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(6 mi)
$0.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:35 PM
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
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
1h 20m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 60% of it on the highway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 24.8 miles on IL 56, providing a good opportunity for steady progress. Expect the drive to begin on local roads before transitioning to faster-paced highways like the Eisenhower Expressway. The character shifts from more localized travel to a more direct, higher-speed journey as you approach your destination.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on IL 56.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 34 / East Church Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (US 34 / East Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Eldamain Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (Galena Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 57.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on IL 56. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.36 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cicero, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 34 / East Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Eldamain Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (Galena Road): 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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