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Trip from Cicero, IL to Jackson, IL

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

5h 31m

Distance

264 mi

425 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 18m ★
6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 41m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 57m
8 PM
5h 23m

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

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Downtown Jackson, IL, IL

Jackson, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Cicero, IL to Jackson, IL covers 264 miles and takes about 5h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, US 50, North 1250th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 156.5 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.27 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

132 miles from Cicero, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 31m highway drive covering 264 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and US 50. The longest continuous stretch is about 156.5 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 33 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 156.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 50. 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 5h 31m drive. You will face about 14 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 18.3 miles (167th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 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.
4
18.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | 167th Street

Turn left onto 167th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
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
175.6 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in

Take the exit toward IL 16 East: Charleston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 190A Toward IL 16 East: Charleston

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 156.5 mi 2h 49m
US 50 18.7 mi 25m
North 1250th Street 13.3 mi 19m
South Van Buren Street 11 mi 15m
South Cicero Avenue 10.6 mi 17m
Route 130 10 mi 14m
County Road 1100 East 6.7 mi 9m
Cicero Avenue 6.6 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 156.5 mi, about 2h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Jackson, 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

157 mi · 2 hr 49 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 190A Toward IL 16 East: Charleston
9

Turn straight onto IL 16

0.7 mi · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East
10

Continue on IL 16

6.0 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
11

Continue on IL 16

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Avenue
12

Turn right onto IL 130

1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
13

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
14

Continue on IL 130

10.0 mi · 14 min · Route 130
15

Continue on IL 130

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 1825 East
16

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
17

Continue on IL 130

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Haughton Highway
18

Continue on IL 130

1.3 mi · 1 min · 1700E
19

Continue on IL 130

4.0 mi · 5 min · North Haughton Highway
20

Continue on IL 130

2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E
21

Continue on IL 130

13 mi · 19 min · North 1250th Street
22

Turn left onto IL 130

11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
23

Continue on IL 130

6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
24

Continue on IL 130

1.3 mi · 2 min · North West Street
25

Turn left onto West Butler Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · West Butler Street
26

Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

481 ft · 16 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
27

Turn left onto East Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
28

Turn left onto US 50; IL 250

19 mi · 25 min · US 50; IL 250
29

Take the exit onto US 50 Business

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 50 Business
30

Continue on US 50 Business

2.4 mi · 3 min · State Street
31

Turn right

257 ft · 11 sec
32

Continue on 990N

523 ft · 10 sec · 990N
33

Arrive at destination

990N

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 132 miles from Cicero, IL, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.5 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 132 miles or 2h 34m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, 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 264 miles and 5h 31m.

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 156.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 132 mi from Cicero, IL · 2h 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

132 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132 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 156.5 miles.

Arriving in Jackson, IL

The final approach into Jackson, 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 Jackson, 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 9.1
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

$41.27 one way

$82.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $45.32 $90.63
premium $4.89 $50.80 $101.61
diesel $5.61 $58.29 $116.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 79.2 0 $27.72 $12.67
Efficient EV 66 0 $23.10 $10.56
EV Truck/SUV 105.6 1 $36.96 $16.90

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% 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 days ago

Origin

Cicero, IL

Evening in Cicero on Tuesday

Local time

5:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, IL

Evening in Jackson on Tuesday

Local time

5:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°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

13 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

5h 31m 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 Jackson, IL covers 264 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, US 50, North 1250th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132 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 $41.27 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 5h 31m drive. You will face about 14 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 18.3 miles (167th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cicero, IL to Jackson, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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