Trip from Cicero, IL to Breese, IL

Drive Time

5h 18m

Distance

281.2 mi

452 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 5m ★

6 AM

5h 19m

8 AM

5h 46m

10 AM

5h 28m

12 PM

5h 26m

3 PM

5h 30m

5 PM

5h 44m

8 PM

5h 11m

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 Cicero to Breese covers 281.2 miles of Illinois landscape, typically taking about 5 hours and 18 minutes to complete. Because this journey is manageable within a single day, you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting approximately $43 for fuel should keep you covered for the duration of the trip. You will primarily utilize I-57, South Cicero Avenue, and West Missouri Avenue to navigate between these two Midwestern locations. While the drive is straightforward, it is best viewed as a practical transit between points rather than a scenic tour, making it ideal for travelers focused on efficiency.

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 Cicero, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 84% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major roads. The core of this trip is a significant 229.4-mile stretch on I-57, which serves as the primary artery for your journey. While the interstate segments offer a consistent, high-speed pace, you will transition into local road driving as you navigate off the highway toward your destination. The route remains largely consistent in its character, favoring utility and directness over technical or winding terrain. Be prepared for a steady, focused drive that settles into a rhythm once you clear the initial local traffic.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 229.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and West Missouri Avenue. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 281.2 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 1.1 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 207.5 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue

Turn right onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

19 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 57

Merge onto I 57

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

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

207.5 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in | I 57

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 57 South: Memphis

248.4 mi into trip | ~4h 39m in

Take the exit toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

248.8 mi into trip | ~4h 40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

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

Toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Cicero, IL to Breese, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Sandoval along the way.

Sandoval

248.4 mi in | ~4h 39m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	229.4 mi	4h 7m
West Missouri Avenue	14.1 mi	16m
South Cicero Avenue	10.6 mi	17m
US 50	8 mi	9m
Cicero Avenue	6.6 mi	10m
Poplar	2.7 mi	3m
East Poplar Street	2.7 mi	3m
West Main Street	2.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 229.4 mi, about 4h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Laramie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto West 31st Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · West 31st Street

Turn right onto IL 50

11 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on IL 50

6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto 167th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 167th Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

Merge onto I 57

188 mi · 3 hr 23 min · I 57

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

41 mi · 43 min · I 57

Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

Keep slight right at fork

83 ft · 2 sec

Toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

Turn right onto US 50

2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 50

2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street

Continue on US 50

2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

At end of road, turn left onto US 50; US 51

443 ft · 5 sec · North Mine Street

Continue on US 50; US 51

0.2 mi · 16 sec · N Mine St

Turn right onto US 50

14 mi · 16 min · West Missouri Avenue

Turn right onto US 50; IL 127

1.0 mi · 1 min · 12th Street

Turn left onto US 50

8.0 mi · 9 min · US 50

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Turn left onto Jamestown Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Jamestown Road

Continue on North Walnut Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · North Walnut Street

Turn slight right

141 ft · 6 sec

Turn slight right onto Old Route 50 West

230 ft · 4 sec · Old Route 50 West

Arrive at destination

Old Route 50 West

Trip Plan

For the smoothest experience, plan to depart early in the day to avoid potential congestion on the approach to the interstate. You only need to account for one planned stop to keep your travel time under the 5-hour and 18-minute estimate. Since the majority of your time is spent on I-57, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that long 229.4-mile stretch to ensure you don't run low between service areas. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your start time based on your personal preference for morning or afternoon traffic. Staying alert during the long highway portion is key to maintaining a steady pace toward Breese.

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 Cicero, IL, or about 2h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 229.4 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 140.6 miles or 2h 43m 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 20m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Cicero, 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 Cicero, IL

This is one driving day of about 281.2 miles and 5h 18m.

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 I 57 for about 229.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 140.6 mi from Cicero, IL · 2h 43m 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.

Popular next leg

Champaign, IL to Breese, IL

154.8 mi · 2h 54m

Pacing Suggestions

Joliet, 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 Cicero, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 229.4 miles.

Arriving in Breese, IL

The final approach into Breese, 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 Breese, 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.

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 3 days ago

Origin

Cicero, IL

Evening in Cicero on Sunday

Local time

5:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Breese, IL

Evening in Breese on Sunday

Local time

5:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 18m 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 Cicero, IL to Breese, IL covers 281.2 miles and takes about 5h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, West Missouri Avenue, South Cicero 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 140.6 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 $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.