Origin
Brookfield, IL
Late night in Brookfield on Saturday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookfield, IL to Cicero, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookfield, IL
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Trip Overview
Brookfield, IL to Cicero, IL is 6.5 miles and takes about 12m via Ogden Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two Illinois locales. Expect a local drive feel, ideal for a quick hop between towns. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a same-day excursion with no need for overnight stays, making it a straightforward choice for local travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway time (0% highway share). The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles along Ogden Avenue. You'll be navigating primarily through local streets like Ogden Avenue, West 31st Street, and South Laramie Avenue, so be prepared for frequent turns and city traffic. This isn't a route for cruising; it's about getting from point A to point B efficiently within the urban landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ogden Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Maple Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brookfield, IL to Cicero, IL is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 34 / Ogden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (South Laramie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Maple Avenue
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 34 / Ogden Avenue
Turn left onto US 34 / Ogden Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
South Laramie Avenue
Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden Avenue | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| West 31st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Grant Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ogden Avenue
— 4.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on Grant Avenue
101 ft
·
6 sec
·
Grant Avenue
2
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 34
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Ogden Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto West 31st Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 31st Street
5
Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.02 one way
$2.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in Cicero on Saturday
Local time
3:56 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
12m 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 Brookfield, IL to Cicero, IL covers 6.5 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ogden Avenue, West 31st Street, South Laramie Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.3 miles from Brookfield, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.02 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.
The drive from Brookfield, IL to Cicero, IL is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 34 / Ogden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (South Laramie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brookfield, IL to Cicero, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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