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Trip from Cicero, IL to Bartonville, IL

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

162 mi

261 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m

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

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Bartonville, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cicero, IL to Bartonville, IL covers 162 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 74, I 474 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 121.5 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.33 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

81 miles from Cicero, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 5m highway drive covering 162 miles, with most of the trip on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 121.5 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.

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.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 121.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 74. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near West 31st Street.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Cicero, IL to Bartonville, IL is easy. At 3h 5m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (West 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | West 31st Street

Turn right onto West 31st Street

Navigation decision point

5
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
124.8 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in

Take the exit toward I 74 West: Peoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 74 West: Peoria
7
152.8 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in | I 474

Keep slight left at fork onto I 474 toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 99 Toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
160.7 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in | US 24

Take the exit onto US 24 toward US 24 West: Bartonville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 6A Toward US 24 West: Bartonville

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Cicero, IL to Bartonville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Island along the way.

Rock Island

152.8 mi in | ~2h 54m | via I 474

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 121.5 mi 2h 18m
I 74 27.4 mi 29m
I 474 7.9 mi 8m
South Central Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
US 24 0.9 mi 1m
South Laramie Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
West 31st Street 0.5 mi 1m
South Adams Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 121.5 mi, about 2h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Laramie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
2

Turn right onto West 31st Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 31st Street
3

Turn left onto South Central Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 55 South
5

Merge onto I 55

121 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 74 West: Peoria Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on I 74

27 mi · 29 min · I 74
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 474

7.9 mi · 8 min · I 474
Exit 99 Toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
9

Take the exit onto US 24

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 24
Exit 6A Toward US 24 West: Bartonville
10

Turn right onto South Adams Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · South Adams Street
11

Continue on South Adams Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · South Adams Street
12

Arrive at destination

South Adams Street

Trip Plan

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 81 miles from Cicero, IL, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.5 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 81 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 33m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cicero, 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 Cicero, IL

This is one driving day of about 162 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cicero, 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.
The longest stretch is on Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 121.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 81 mi from Cicero, IL · 1h 34m into the drive

Downtown Normal, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Normal, IL

81 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

Normal, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Normal, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81 miles from Cicero, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121.5 miles.

Arriving in Bartonville, IL

The final approach into Bartonville, 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 Bartonville, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 5.6
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.33 one way

$50.65 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.81 $55.62
premium $4.89 $31.18 $62.35
diesel $5.61 $35.77 $71.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.6 0 $17.01 $7.78
Efficient EV 40.5 0 $14.17 $6.48
EV Truck/SUV 64.8 0 $22.68 $10.37

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Cicero, IL

Evening in Cicero on Tuesday

Local time

6:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 37% chance Live forecast

Destination

Bartonville, IL

Evening in Bartonville on Tuesday

Local time

6:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

28 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

3h 5m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cicero, IL to Bartonville, IL covers 162 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, I 74, I 474. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81 miles from Cicero, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.33 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Cicero, IL to Bartonville, IL is easy. At 3h 5m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (West 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cicero, IL to Bartonville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Island along the way.

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