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Trip from Cicero, IL to Crestwood, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

6h 10m

Distance

325.6 mi

524 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 58m ★
6 AM
6h 11m
8 AM
6h 36m
10 AM
6h 20m
12 PM
6h 17m
3 PM
6h 21m
5 PM
6h 35m
8 PM
6h 3m

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

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Downtown Crestwood, IL, IL

Crestwood, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cicero, IL to Crestwood, IL covers 325.6 miles and takes about 6h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, South Cicero Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 254.2 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.90 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

162.8 miles from Cicero, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 10m. Total distance: 325.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 10m highway drive covering 325.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 254.2 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 18 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 254.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. You will hit about 15 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.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 325.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 15 key points

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

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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 57

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

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 57 South: Memphis
5
320 mi into trip | ~5h 56m in

Take the exit toward IL 148

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 45 Toward IL 148
5
325.5 mi into trip | ~6h 10m in | Pinewood Drive

Turn left onto Pinewood Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 254.2 mi 4h 34m
Ken Gray Expressway 46.8 mi 50m
South Cicero Avenue 10.6 mi 17m
Cicero Avenue 6.6 mi 10m
Power Plant Road 2.7 mi 6m
Lake Egypt Road 1 mi 2m
IL 148 0.7 mi 1m
South Laramie Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 254.2 mi, about 4h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Crestwood, 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 left at fork onto I 57

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

47 mi · 50 min · Ken Gray Expressway
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Exit 45 Toward IL 148
11

Turn right onto IL 148

0.7 mi · 1 min · IL 148
12

Turn left onto IL 37

0.3 mi · 30 sec · IL 37
13

Turn right onto Lake Egypt Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road
14

Turn right onto Power Plant Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Power Plant Road
15

Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · McKinney Chapel Road
16

Turn right onto Ridgeway

283 ft · 17 sec · Ridgeway
17

Turn left onto Pinewood Drive

385 ft · 17 sec · Pinewood Drive
18

Arrive at destination

Pinewood Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 162.8 miles from Cicero, IL, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 254.2 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 72 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 162.8 miles or 3h 7m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crestwood, 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 325.6 miles and 6h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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 254.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 162.8 mi from Cicero, IL · 3h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

163 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

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tuscola, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 162.8 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 254.2 miles.

Arriving in Crestwood, IL

The final approach into Crestwood, 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 Crestwood, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cocula Restaurant Cicero

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cicero, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+17086520500

Visit website

Asian bowl express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rantoul, Illinois

1.3 mi

Red Wheel Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rantoul, Illinois

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Friendly Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Berwyn, Illinois

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17084849794

Visit website

Cocula Restaurant Cicero

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Cicero, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+17086520500

Visit website

Asian bowl express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.3

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172821215

Visit website

Red Wheel Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.3

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12178930471

Visit website

Pepe's Mexican Restaurants - Matteson

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 23.3

Matteson, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+17087484400

Visit website

El Faro Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Chicago, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17732771155

Visit website

Jalisco Express Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Cicero, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17084776561

Visit website

Murray's Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 69.8

Clifton, Illinois

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18159185017

Visit website

ET's Downtown Rantoul

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.3

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12178930222

Visit website

Friendly Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Berwyn, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17084849794

Visit website

The Well

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46.5

Manteno, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17795295090

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 209.3

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 209.3

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 209.3

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

McAlister's Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 209.3

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172407175

Visit website

Tk Grille

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 209.3

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6–10 am

+12175407716

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

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 ~17 min detour Free near mile 11.2
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

$50.90 one way

$101.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $55.89 $111.78
premium $4.89 $62.66 $125.32
diesel $5.61 $71.89 $143.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 113.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Tesla Supercharger

Effingham, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Effingham, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Effingham, Illinois

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 97.7 1 $34.19 $15.63
Efficient EV 81.4 0 $28.49 $13.02
EV Truck/SUV 130.2 1 $45.58 $20.84

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cicero, IL

Night in Cicero on Thursday

Local time

11:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Crestwood, IL

Night in Crestwood on Thursday

Local time

11:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

27 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

6h 10m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Crestwood, IL covers 325.6 miles and takes about 6h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, 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 162.8 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 $50.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 325.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
The route from Cicero, IL to Crestwood, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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