Origin
Cicero, IL
Afternoon in Cicero on Thursday
Local time
4:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, IL to Dolton, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dolton, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cicero, IL to Dolton, IL covers 21.5 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Cicero Avenue, West 95th Street, South Michigan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on South Cicero Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 21.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Cicero Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near West 31st Street.
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 21.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.6 miles (West 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (US 12; US 20 / West 95th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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 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.
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 12; US 20 / West 95th Street
Turn left onto US 12; US 20 / West 95th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
15.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
South Michigan Avenue
Turn right onto South Michigan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
East 127th Street
At end of road, turn left onto East 127th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Cicero Avenue | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| West 95th Street | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| South Michigan Avenue | 4 mi | 7m |
| South Indiana Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 31st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Leyden Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Cicero Avenue
— 8.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Dolton, 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
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 12; US 20
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
West 95th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto South Michigan Avenue
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
South Michigan Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto East 127th Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East 127th Street
7
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Indiana Avenue
8
Turn left onto East 130th Street
344 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 130th Street
9
Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Indiana Avenue
10
Turn left onto South Leyden Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Leyden Avenue
11
Continue on Lincoln Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Lincoln Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Dolton, IL
Afternoon in Dolton on Thursday
Local time
4:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
19 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
37m 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 Dolton, IL covers 21.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Cicero Avenue, West 95th Street, South Michigan Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 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 $3.36 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.6 miles (West 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (US 12; US 20 / West 95th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cicero, IL to Dolton, 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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