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Trip from Westmont, IL to Cicero, IL

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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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America

Westmont, IL

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Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Ogden Avenue — 3.7 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westmont, IL and Cicero, IL.

1

Start on West Burlington Avenue

78 ft · 10 sec · West Burlington Avenue
2

Turn left onto North Cass Avenue

0.5 mi · 53 sec · North Cass Avenue
3

Turn right onto East Chicago Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · East Chicago Avenue
4

Turn right onto South Garfield Avenue

265 ft · 12 sec · South Garfield Avenue
5

Turn left onto East Chicago Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Chicago Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on 47th Street

3.6 mi · 8 min · 47th Street
7

Turn left onto Plainfield Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Road
Use the left lane.
8

Turn slight right onto US 34

3.7 mi · 6 min · Ogden Avenue
9

Turn slight right onto West 31st Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 31st Street
10

Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Arrive at destination

South Laramie Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

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.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Cass Avenue

Turn left onto North Cass Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
3 mi into trip | ~5m in | South Garfield Avenue

Turn right onto South Garfield Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
3 mi into trip | ~5m in | East Chicago Avenue

Turn left onto East Chicago Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
7.1 mi into trip | ~15m in | Plainfield Road

Turn left onto Plainfield Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
12.6 mi into trip | ~26m in | South Laramie Avenue

Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.06 one way

$4.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Westmont, IL

Morning in Westmont on Tuesday

Local time

7:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cicero, IL

Morning in Cicero on Tuesday

Local time

7:14 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

27m 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?

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.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Ogden Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 early in the drive near North Cass Avenue.

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 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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Ogden 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: 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.

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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