Origin
Cicero, IL
Afternoon in Cicero on Saturday
Local time
12:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, IL to Lemont, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lemont, IL
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Trip Overview
Cicero, IL to Lemont, IL is 21.3 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Adlai Stevenson Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, direct drive primarily within Illinois, moving you from one suburban Chicago community to another. Given its short distance and straightforward path, it’s an easy option if you need to get between these two points efficiently. You’ll spend most of your time on the highway, making it a practical choice for a quick trip with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 14.3 mi | 19m |
| Lemont Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| South Central Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 31st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Illinois Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 14.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Lemont, IL.
1
Start on South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
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
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 271A
Toward South Lemont Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Lemont Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lemont Road
8
Continue on State Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Street
9
Turn left onto East Illinois Street
505 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Illinois Street
10
Turn left onto Lemont Street
191 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lemont Street
11
Turn left onto Main Street
455 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
West New Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 21.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West 31st Street
Turn right onto West 31st Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
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.
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward South Lemont Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 271A
Toward South Lemont Road
5
21.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
East Illinois Street
Turn left onto East Illinois Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
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 · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Lemont, IL
Afternoon in Lemont on Saturday
Local time
12:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
16 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
32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the journey on high-speed roadways. You'll experience the Adlai Stevenson Expressway for a significant portion, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.3 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal changes in road type, emphasizing efficiency over scenic detours. The latter part of the drive will involve transitioning to local roads like Lemont Road and South Central Avenue as you approach your destination.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and Lemont Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near West 31st Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 8 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 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.3 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lemont, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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