Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
48.9 mi
79 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindenhurst, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Planning a trip from Cicero, IL, to Lindenhurst, IL? This drive covers about 48.9 miles and should take you around 1 hour and 11 minutes. You'll primarily use the Edens Expressway and South Skokie Highway, with Grand Avenue also playing a role. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, making it an economical option for exploring within Illinois. The overall feel is that of a local, turn-heavy journey, connecting communities within the Midwest region.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 48.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll experience a good mix of road types. While 29% of the journey is on highways, much of it involves navigating through local roads and intersections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 13.5 miles on the Edens Expressway, offering a brief period of faster travel. As you progress, expect the scenery and pace to shift from more open highway driving to more engaged local road navigation, requiring your attention for turns and traffic patterns.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.9 miles you will encounter 18 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 1.9 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (South Pulaski Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (West Belden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward IL 132: Grand Avenue, Grandville Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward IL 132: Great America
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edens Expressway | 13.5 mi | 17m |
| South Skokie Highway | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| Grand Avenue | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Skokie Highway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Skokie Valley Road | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| South Pulaski Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| North Pulaski Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Lindenhurst, IL.
Start on South Laramie Avenue
Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
Turn left onto IL 50
Turn right onto West Madison Street
Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
Turn left onto IL 19
Turn slight right onto Kennedy Irving Park Road
Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90; I 94
Continue on I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
Continue on US 41
Continue on US 41
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn slight left onto IL 132
Turn right onto Sand Lake Road
Turn left onto Valley Drive
Turn right onto Briar Lane
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.5 mi from Cicero, IL · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Cicero, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lindenhurst, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.64 one way
$15.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.39 | $16.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Cicero on Friday
Local time
12:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Lindenhurst on Friday
Local time
12:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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