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Trip from Cicero, IL to City of Greenville, IL

Drive Time

4h 49m

Distance

255.9 mi

412 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 36m ★
6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
4h 59m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 42m

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 City of Greenville, IL covers 255.9 miles and takes about 4h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, I 70, South Cicero Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 188.4 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

127.9 miles from Cicero, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 49m highway drive covering 255.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 188.4 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 13 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 188.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

766 ft 486 ft

Total Climb

493 ft

Total Descent

517 ft

Highest Point

766 ft

~32 mi in

Elevation Range

279 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 70. 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 49m 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 19 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
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
207.5 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in | I 70

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
6
254.3 mi into trip | ~4h 46m in

Take the exit toward IL 127: Greenville, Carlyle

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

Exit 45 Toward IL 127: Greenville, Carlyle

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 188.4 mi 3h 23m
I 70 46.8 mi 50m
South Cicero Avenue 10.6 mi 17m
Cicero Avenue 6.6 mi 10m
Illinois Route 127 1 mi 1m
South Laramie Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
West 31st Street 0.5 mi <1m
167th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 188.4 mi, about 3h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and City of Greenville, 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

188 mi · 3 hr 23 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

47 mi · 50 min · I 70
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 45 Toward IL 127: Greenville, Carlyle
10

Turn right onto IL 127

1.0 mi · 1 min · Illinois Route 127
11

Turn right onto South Idler Lane

289 ft · 10 sec · South Idler Lane
12

Turn right

474 ft · 20 sec
13

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 127.9 miles from Cicero, IL, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 188.4 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 127.9 miles or 2h 29m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Greenville, 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 255.9 miles and 4h 49m.

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 188.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 127.9 mi from Cicero, IL · 2h 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

128 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 City of Greenville, IL

129.5 mi · 2h 25m

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 127.9 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 188.4 miles.

Arriving in City of Greenville, IL

The final approach into City of Greenville, 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 City of Greenville, 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 8.8
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

$38.87 one way

$77.74 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $42.85 $85.70
premium $4.80 $48.31 $96.62
diesel $5.64 $56.85 $113.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 76.8 0 $26.87 $12.28
Efficient EV 64 0 $22.39 $10.24
EV Truck/SUV 102.4 1 $35.83 $16.38

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 hours ago

Origin

Cicero, IL

Evening in Cicero on Sunday

Local time

8:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 25 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:25PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:16PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

City of Greenville, IL

Evening in City of Greenville on Sunday

Local time

8:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Chance Rain Showers

S 22 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:25PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:16PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

1 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

4h 49m 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 City of Greenville, IL covers 255.9 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 70, 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 127.9 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 $38.87 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 49m 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 19 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cicero, IL to City of Greenville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 486 ft to 766 ft elevation with about 493 ft of total climbing.

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