Origin
Westmont, IL
Morning in Westmont on Tuesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westmont, IL
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This short 13.2-mile drive from Westmont, IL to Cicero, IL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 27 minutes. With no highway driving and a low estimated fuel cost of $2, it’s an economical option for a local excursion within the Midwest region. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaged driving experience than a straight shot. You'll primarily navigate through local streets, including Ogden Avenue, 47th Street, and East Chicago Avenue. This journey is perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment or budget.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| 47th Street | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| East Chicago Avenue | 3 mi | 6m |
| Plainfield Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West 31st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Cass Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Garfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Westmont, IL and Cicero, IL.
Start on West Burlington Avenue
Turn left onto North Cass Avenue
Turn right onto East Chicago Avenue
Turn right onto South Garfield Avenue
Turn left onto East Chicago Avenue
Continue on 47th Street
Turn left onto Plainfield Road
Turn slight right onto US 34
Turn slight right onto West 31st Street
Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto North Cass Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Garfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East Chicago Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Plainfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 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 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Westmont on Tuesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Cicero on Tuesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 13.2-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles on Ogden Avenue, so be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering and speed. This route involves navigating a series of city streets rather than open highways. You'll be weaving through neighborhoods and commercial areas, requiring constant attention to traffic signals and intersections. The character of the drive is defined by its urban setting and the need for active navigation.
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 Cass Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 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 Cass Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (South Garfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (East Chicago Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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.
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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