Origin
Cicero, IL
Late night in Cicero on Friday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, IL to Burr Ridge, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burr Ridge, IL
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
This 13.2-mile drive from Cicero, IL to Burr Ridge, IL is a quick trip, likely taking around 20 minutes. It's an ideal one-day journey, easily accomplished without needing an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, South Central Avenue, and South Laramie Avenue, with about 67% of the drive on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $2 for this short hop within the Midwest region. This is a straightforward, practical drive for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this drive, with 67% of your time spent on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway. While much of the route is on expressways and main avenues, the transition between these can offer subtle changes in the driving environment. This isn't a route for leisurely scenic overlooks, but rather for efficient travel through the suburban landscape of Illinois.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 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 8.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and South Central 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 6 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 (South Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese 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
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Central Avenue
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
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.
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward County Line Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 276A
Toward County Line Road South
4
13 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
77th Street
Turn right onto 77th Street
Navigation decision point
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 Burr Ridge, IL, road signs begin pointing toward County Line Road South along the way.
County Line Road South
12.2 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| South Central Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South County Line Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 31st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 77th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 8.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Burr Ridge, 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
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 276A
Toward County Line Road South
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto South County Line Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
South County Line Road
8
Turn right onto 77th Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
77th Street
9
Arrive at destination
77th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Burr Ridge, IL
Late night in Burr Ridge on Friday
Local time
2:53 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
20m 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 Burr Ridge, IL covers 13.2 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, South Central Avenue, South Laramie 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 6.6 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 $2.06 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.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 6 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 (South Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cicero, IL to Burr Ridge, IL, road signs begin pointing toward County Line Road South along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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