Trip from Breese, IL to Cicero, IL

Drive Time

5h 19m

Distance

281.2 mi

453 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 6m ★

6 AM

5h 20m

8 AM

5h 47m

10 AM

5h 29m

12 PM

5h 26m

3 PM

5h 30m

5 PM

5h 45m

8 PM

5h 12m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Breese to Cicero covers 281.2 miles across the Illinois landscape. Expect the journey to take approximately 5 hours and 19 minutes, making it a manageable single-day trip for most drivers. You should budget about $42 for fuel to complete this transit. Since the route utilizes local roads like Route 50 West, North Walnut Street, and Jamestown Road rather than major interstates, it offers a different pace than a standard highway cruise. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive comfortably. This journey stays entirely within the Midwest, offering a consistent regional feel as you head north.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

140.6 miles from Breese, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Forget the monotony of the interstate; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. With 0% highway share, you will be navigating local roads for the entire 281.2 miles. Because the longest stretch on Route 50 West is 0 miles, you should prepare for frequent turns and a constantly changing road environment. This path is not about high-speed cruising, but rather a technical, localized experience. You will spend the full 5 hours and 19 minutes navigating smaller roads, so be ready for a drive that feels more hands-on and personal than a typical highway commute.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Route 50 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Breese, IL to Cicero, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Route 50 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Walnut Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Jamestown Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
12th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Franklin Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
N Mine St	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Mine Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 57 North	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Route 50 West — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Old Route 50 West

335 ft · 16 sec · Old Route 50 West

Turn left onto North Walnut Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · North Walnut Street

Continue on Jamestown Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Jamestown Road

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge slight left

8.1 mi · 9 min

At the end of the road, turn right onto 12th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · 12th Street

Turn left onto Franklin Street

14 mi · 16 min · Franklin Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto N Mine St

0.2 mi · 14 sec · N Mine St

Continue on North Mine Street

348 ft · 5 sec · North Mine Street

Take the exit slight right

135 ft · 4 sec

Turn right

7.8 mi · 9 min

Turn left

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Merge slight left

47 mi · 50 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

179 mi · 3 hr 11 min · I 57 North: Chicago

Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Vollmer Road

Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

522 ft · 17 sec · Vollmer Road West

Turn right onto Vollmer Road

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

11 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

Continue on South Cicero Avenue

11 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue

Turn left onto West 31st Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · West 31st Street

Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the turn-heavy nature of this 281.2-mile route, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to navigate the winding roads in daylight. Since the drive is local-focused, pacing is key; plan your one required stop to coincide with a stretch where you can stretch your legs away from the driver's seat. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can lead to unpredictable consumption compared to steady highway driving, and ensure your $42 budget accounts for local pricing fluctuations. Because this trip is a single-day commitment, take advantage of the flexibility to adjust your speed based on the specific road conditions you encounter on Jamestown Road or North Walnut Street. Always prioritize navigation apps to stay on track through the numerous turns.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 140.6 miles from Breese, IL, or about 2h 39m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 140.6 miles or 2h 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cicero, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Breese, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Breese, IL

This is one driving day of about 281.2 miles and 5h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Breese, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 140.6 mi from Breese, IL · 2h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

141 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

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 140.6 miles from Breese, 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

$42.71 one way

$85.42 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 98 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$47.08	$94.17
premium	$4.80	$53.08	$106.17
diesel	$5.64	$62.47	$124.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	84.4	1	$29.53	$13.50
Efficient EV	70.3	0	$24.60	$11.25
EV Truck/SUV	112.5	1	$39.37	$18.00

Gas CO2

98 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Breese, IL

Evening in Breese on Sunday

Local time

5:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cicero, IL

Evening in Cicero on Sunday

Local time

5:34 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

31 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

5h 19m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Breese, IL to Cicero, IL covers 281.2 miles and takes about 5h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Route 50 West, North Walnut Street, Jamestown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 140.6 miles from Breese, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Breese, IL to Cicero, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Breese, IL to Cicero, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.