Origin
Skokie, IL
Late night in Skokie on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Skokie, 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
14.8 mi
24 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 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Skokie, IL
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Trip Overview
Skokie, IL to Cicero, IL is 14.8 miles and takes about 29 minutes via North Pulaski Road, Crawford Avenue, and South Laramie Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a local drive entirely within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, connecting two suburban communities. Expect a route that involves frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pulaski Road | 8.1 mi | 15m |
| Crawford Avenue | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Cicero Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Madison Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Roosevelt Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Belden Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Pulaski Road
— 8.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skokie, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Crawford Avenue
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Crawford Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on North Pulaski Road
5.2 mi
·
10 min
·
North Pulaski Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
170 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
5
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North Pulaski Road
6
Turn right onto West Madison Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Madison Street
7
Turn left onto IL 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roosevelt Road
9
Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Crawford Avenue
Turn right onto Crawford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Belden Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North Pulaski Road
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
West Madison Street
Turn right onto West Madison Street
Navigation decision point
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue
Turn left onto IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
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
5:46 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
3 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 route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you’ll be navigating city streets and making multiple turns rather than cruising on an interstate. With 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles on North Pulaski Road, offering a brief period of consistent driving before more turns. Be prepared for a pace that is more akin to urban or suburban commuting than open-road travel.
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: 8.1 mi on North Pulaski Road.
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 around 0.3 miles in near Crawford 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: at 0.3 miles (Crawford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (North Pulaski Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
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: 14.8 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 8.1 miles on North Pulaski Road. 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 0.3 miles (Crawford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (North Pulaski Road): 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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