Origin
Bensenville, IL
Evening in Bensenville on Sunday
Local time
6:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensenville, IL to Cicero, IL
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
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6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bensenville, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bensenville, IL to Cicero, IL covers 17 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 20, South York Road, South Laramie Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on US 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.5 miles from Bensenville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 26m highway drive covering 17 miles, with most of the trip on US 20 and South York Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.3 miles on US 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and South York Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Green Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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West Green Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Green Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South York Road
Turn right onto South York Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
3.2 mi into trip
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~6m in
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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 right lane.
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
7
14.5 mi into trip
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~21m 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
6
15.6 mi into trip
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~24m in
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South Laramie Avenue
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| South York Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North York Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Roosevelt Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Central Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lake Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Green Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensenville, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
6 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Green Street
85 ft
·
6 sec
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West Green Street
3
Turn right onto South York Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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South York Road
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on North York Street
1.3 mi
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2 min
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North York Street
Use the none lane.
5
Turn right onto Lake Street
0.3 mi
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33 sec
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Lake Street
6
Turn slight right
147 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp onto US 20
11 mi
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15 min
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US 20
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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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
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South Central Avenue
Use the none lane.
10
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
0.5 mi
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57 sec
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West Roosevelt Road
11
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi
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2 min
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South Laramie Avenue
Use the none lane.
12
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.5 miles from Bensenville, IL, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.5 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cicero, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bensenville, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bensenville, IL
This is one driving day of about 17 miles and 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bensenville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 20 for about 11.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.5 mi from Bensenville, IL · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.5 miles from Bensenville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cicero, IL
The final approach into Cicero, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cicero, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.16 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.69 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Evening in Cicero on Sunday
Local time
6:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
27 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
26m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bensenville, IL to Cicero, IL covers 17 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 20, South York Road, South Laramie Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Bensenville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bensenville, IL to Cicero, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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