Origin
Streamwood, IL
Morning in Streamwood on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Streamwood, 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
46m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Streamwood, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Streamwood, IL to Cicero, IL is 29.7 miles and takes about 46m via US 20 and Lake Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two Illinois locales. Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate through suburban and urban environments. It's a straightforward, short journey ideal for a single day, offering a practical way to travel between these nearby communities without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| West Lake Street | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Lake Street | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| South Bartlett Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Roosevelt Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Central Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cypress Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Streamwood, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on Cypress Drive
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Cypress Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto V47
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Bartlett Road
3
Continue on V47
348 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bartlett Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lake Street
5
Continue on US 20
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Lake Street
6
Continue on US 20
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
West Lake Street
Use the left / uturn lanes.
7
Take the ramp onto US 20
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 20
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 23B
Toward Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto South Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Central Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Roosevelt Road
11
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
V47 / South Bartlett Road
At end of road, turn left onto V47 / South Bartlett Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 20 / West Lake Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 20 / West Lake Street
Navigation decision point
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 20
Take the ramp onto US 20 toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
7
27.2 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
27.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
West Roosevelt Road
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
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
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
46m 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, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 20, West Lake Street, and Lake Street, indicating a blend of faster-paced road and more local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 11.3 miles on US 20, providing a period of consistent travel before transitioning onto other roads. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift, moving from potentially more open highway segments to busier, more developed areas closer to your destination.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on US 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near V47 / South Bartlett Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m 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 0.1 miles (V47 / South Bartlett Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 20 / West Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on US 20. 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 0.1 miles (V47 / South Bartlett Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 20 / West Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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