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Trip from Cicero, IL to Bruce, IL

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Drive Time

3h 53m

Distance

191.3 mi

308 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

32 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 41m ★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m

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

The drive from Cicero, IL to Bruce, IL covers 191.3 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, South Cicero Avenue, County Highway 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 156.2 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.91 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

95.7 miles from Cicero, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 53m highway drive covering 191.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and South Cicero Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 156.2 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 156.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and South Cicero Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near West 31st Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (West 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles (167th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 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 left onto West 31st Street

Navigation decision point

6
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 straight / right lanes.
4
18.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | 167th Street

Turn left onto 167th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
19 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 57

Merge onto I 57

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
175.2 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in

Take the exit toward IL 16 West: Mattoon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 190B Toward IL 16 West: Mattoon

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 156.2 mi 2h 48m
South Cicero Avenue 10.6 mi 17m
County Highway 4 6.6 mi 15m
Cicero Avenue 6.6 mi 10m
Route 121 3.5 mi 5m
Charleston Avenue East 2.8 mi 5m
Dewitt Avenue 2 mi 3m
South Laramie Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 156.2 mi, about 2h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Laramie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
2

Turn left onto West 31st Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · West 31st Street
3

Turn right onto IL 50

11 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on IL 50

6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Turn left onto 167th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 167th Street
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
7

Merge onto I 57

156 mi · 2 hr 48 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 190B Toward IL 16 West: Mattoon
9

Turn straight onto IL 16

2.8 mi · 5 min · Charleston Avenue East
10

Turn right onto US 45; IL 121

0.5 mi · 59 sec · South 19th Street
11

Turn left onto IL 121

2.0 mi · 3 min · Dewitt Avenue
12

Continue on IL 121

3.5 mi · 5 min · Route 121
13

Turn left onto 1000N

513 ft · 14 sec · 1000N
14

Continue on CTH 4

6.6 mi · 15 min · County Highway 4
15

Turn left

0.1 mi · 30 sec
16

Arrive at destination

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 95.7 miles from Cicero, IL, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.2 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 95.7 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bruce, 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 191.3 miles and 3h 53m.

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 156.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.7 mi from Cicero, IL · 1h 54m into the drive

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

96 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

Joliet, IL to Bruce, IL

174.1 mi · 3h 36m

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 95.7 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 156.2 miles.

Arriving in Bruce, IL

The final approach into Bruce, 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 Bruce, 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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 13.2
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

$29.91 one way

$59.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.84 $65.67
premium $4.89 $36.81 $73.63
diesel $5.61 $42.24 $84.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

32 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Roosevelt Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Chicago, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Power Up Plaza

Chicago, IL

Blink Network

16 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Chicago, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Evergreen Park, IL

Tesla

10 DCFC

Wintrust

Bedford Park, IL

NOODOE

8 DCFC

Zeigler Ford of North Riverside

North Riverside, IL

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

Buddy Bear - 3940 W. Washington Blvd

Chicago, IL

NOODOE

6 DCFC

Ashland & Roosevelt

Chicago, IL

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

NOODOE: 7 ChargePoint Network: 6 eVgo Network: 4 Tesla: 3 Electrify America: 3 EV Connect: 3 Blink Network: 1 RED_E: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 7CHARGE: 1 BP_PULSE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.4 0 $20.09 $9.18
Efficient EV 47.8 0 $16.74 $7.65
EV Truck/SUV 76.5 0 $26.78 $12.24

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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 5 days ago

Origin

Cicero, IL

Evening in Cicero on Tuesday

Local time

7:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bruce, IL

Evening in Bruce on Tuesday

Local time

7:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°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

8 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

3h 53m 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 Cicero, IL to Bruce, IL covers 191.3 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, South Cicero Avenue, County Highway 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.7 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 $29.91 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (West 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles (167th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cicero, IL to Bruce, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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