Origin
Cicero, IL
Late night in Cicero on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, IL to Forsyth, IL
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
170 mi
274 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forsyth, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Cicero, IL to Forsyth, IL covers 170 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Adlai Stevenson Expressway, North Walnut Street, North 1450 East Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 127.8 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.58 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
85 miles from Cicero, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 19m highway drive covering 170 miles, with most of the trip on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and North Walnut Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 127.8 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.
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.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 127.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and North Walnut Street. 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 19m drive. You will face about 9 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 3.4 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.2 miles (I 74; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
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~1m in
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West 31st Street
Turn right onto West 31st Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
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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.
6
131.2 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
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I 74; US 51
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51 toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business N...
6
133.3 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
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US 51
Take the exit onto US 51 toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decatur, Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 135
Toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decat...
5
169.8 mi into trip
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~3h 18m in
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South Elwood Street
Turn right onto South Elwood 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.
Between Cicero, IL and Forsyth, IL, road signs point toward Decatur and Bloomington.
Decatur
131.2 mi in
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~2h 31m
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via I 74; US 51
Bloomington
133.3 mi in
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~2h 33m
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via US 51
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 127.8 mi | 2h 24m |
| North Walnut Street | 21.3 mi | 26m |
| North 1450 East Road | 14.7 mi | 17m |
| I 74 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| South Central Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 31st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 51 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 127.8 mi, about 2h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Forsyth, IL.
1
Start on South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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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
128 mi
·
2 hr 24 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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I 74; US 51
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
7
Take the exit onto US 51
0.3 mi
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39 sec
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US 51
Exit 135
Toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decatur, Bloomington
8
Continue on US 51
15 mi
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17 min
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North 1450 East Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 51
21 mi
·
26 min
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North Walnut Street
10
Turn left onto East Shaffer Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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East Shaffer Street
11
Turn right onto South Elwood Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
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South Elwood Street
12
Turn right onto East Ruehl Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
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East Ruehl Street
13
Arrive at destination
East Ruehl Street
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 85 miles from Cicero, IL, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.8 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forsyth, 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 170 miles and 3h 19m.
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 Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 127.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85 mi from Cicero, IL · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85 miles from Cicero, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 127.8 miles.
Arriving in Forsyth, IL
The final approach into Forsyth, 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 Forsyth, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.58 one way
$53.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.71 | $65.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.53 | $75.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51 | 0 | $17.85 | $8.16 |
| Efficient EV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.87 | $6.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68 | 0 | $23.80 | $10.88 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Forsyth, IL
Late night in Forsyth on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 AM
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 19m 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 Forsyth, IL covers 170 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, North Walnut Street, North 1450 East Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85 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 $26.58 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 19m drive. You will face about 9 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 3.4 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.2 miles (I 74; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cicero, IL and Forsyth, IL, road signs point toward Decatur and Bloomington.
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