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Trip from Cicero, IL to Lombard, IL

Drive Time

28m

Distance

16.7 mi

27 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

26 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

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

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Downtown Lombard, IL, IL

Lombard, IL

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition from the inner suburbs of Cicero to the western reach of Lombard, this 16.7-mile trip is an efficient choice. Expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With fuel costs estimated at just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate the Midwest. You will rely on a mix of local streets and major expressways to complete the connection between these two Illinois locations. Given the short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics, allowing you to focus on the road ahead. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a local visit, the straightforward nature of this route keeps your travel stress to a minimum.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

8.4 miles from Cicero, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience as you transition through the suburban landscape, with about 43% of your journey spent on highways. The route balances the faster pace of the Eisenhower Expressway—where you will find your longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.1 miles—with the more deliberate navigation required on Roosevelt Road and South Laramie Avenue. This mixed-drive profile means you will shift gears from expressway speeds to typical suburban traffic flow as you progress. You should be prepared for the change in rhythm as you exit the highway and move onto local thoroughfares. It is a functional drive that requires your full attention to navigate the transition between high-speed arterial roads and standard surface streets.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eisenhower Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 16.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway

Merge onto I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
9
9.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora, Indiana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 15A Toward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora...
5
10.1 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 294 South, IL 38 West: Indiana, Roosevelt Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 294 South, IL 38 West: Indiana, Roosev...
7
10.5 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road
5
11.1 mi into trip | ~17m in | IL 38 / Roosevelt Road

Merge onto IL 38 / Roosevelt Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Cicero, IL to Lombard, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.

Indiana

9.6 mi in | ~14m | via I 88; IL 110

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Eisenhower Expressway 7.1 mi 9m
Roosevelt Road 3.5 mi 6m
South Laramie Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
South Westmore Meyers Road 1 mi 2m
East Madison Street 0.8 mi 1m
West Flournoy Street 0.5 mi <1m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 0.5 mi <1m
South Grace Street 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Eisenhower Expressway — 7.1 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Lombard, IL.

1

Start on South Laramie Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue
Use the none lane.
2

Turn left onto West Flournoy Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · West Flournoy Street
3

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · this road
Toward I 290 West Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4

Merge onto I 290; IL 110

7.1 mi · 9 min · Eisenhower Expressway
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Exit 15A Toward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora, Indiana Use the slight left lane.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 294 South, IL 38 West: Indiana, Roosevelt Road
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto IL 38

3.5 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn right onto South Westmore Meyers Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Westmore Meyers Road
Use the none lane.
10

Turn left onto East Madison Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Madison Street
11

Turn right onto South Grace Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Grace Street
12

Arrive at destination

South Grace Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a brief 28-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You do not need to plan for any stops along the way, as the short 16.7-mile distance makes for a direct, non-stop trip. However, because you are navigating a mix of expressways and local roads, stay alert for shifting traffic patterns when exiting the Eisenhower Expressway. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, though at a $3 cost, it is easy to top off either before you leave or upon your arrival in Lombard. Embracing the simplicity of this short route allows you to skip the heavy planning and simply hit the road whenever it suits your schedule.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.4 miles from Cicero, IL, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.1 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 16.7 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 8.4 miles or 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lombard, 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 16.7 miles and 28m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Eisenhower Expressway for about 7.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.4 mi from Cicero, IL · 12m into the drive

Downtown Berwyn, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Berwyn, IL

8 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

Wheaton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Berwyn, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.4 miles from Cicero, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lombard, IL

The final approach into Lombard, 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 Lombard, IL.

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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free
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

$2.54 one way

$5.07 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $2.80 $5.59
premium $4.80 $3.15 $6.31
diesel $5.64 $3.71 $7.42

Estimated Tolls: $0.03

Reagan Memorial Tollway (0.5 mi) $0.03

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

GFCS LLC Melrose Park

Chicago, IL

IN_CHARGE

18 DCFC

Power Up Plaza

Chicago, IL

Blink Network

16 DCFC

Roosevelt Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Chicago, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Chicago, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Ashland & Roosevelt

Chicago, IL

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Buddy Bear - 3940 W. Washington Blvd

Chicago, IL

NOODOE

6 DCFC

Zeigler Ford of North Riverside

North Riverside, IL

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

Target T2078 (Chicago, IL)

Chicago, IL

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 9 NOODOE: 4 Electrify America: 3 eVgo Network: 2 Tesla: 2 BP_PULSE: 1 7CHARGE: 1 RED_E: 1 Blink Network: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.46 $0.67
EV Truck/SUV 6.7 0 $2.34 $1.07

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Cicero, IL

Night in Cicero on Sunday

Local time

9:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 to 20 mph 97% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:25PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:16PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Lombard, IL

Night in Lombard on Sunday

Local time

9:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 to 20 mph 96% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:25PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:16PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

28m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cicero, IL to Lombard, IL covers 16.7 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eisenhower Expressway, Roosevelt Road, South Laramie Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 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 $2.54 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 is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 16.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cicero, IL to Lombard, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.

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