Origin
Cicero, IL
Afternoon in Cicero on Thursday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, IL to Long Lake, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Lake, IL
Sean Ewing
Trip Overview
The drive from Cicero, IL to Long Lake, IL covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Flournoy Street, I 290 West, Eisenhower Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 55.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Flournoy Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cicero, IL to Long Lake, IL is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cicero, IL to Long Lake, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Flournoy Street | — | — |
| I 290 West | — | — |
| Eisenhower Expressway | — | — |
| Lake Cook Road | — | — |
| North Rand Road | — | — |
| Big Hollow Road | — | — |
| North Augustana Avenue | — | — |
| North Rock Island Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Flournoy Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Long Lake, IL.
1
Start on South Laramie Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Flournoy Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Flournoy Street
3
Continue on I 290 West
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 290 West
4
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
15 mi
·
20 min
·
I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
6
Keep slight left
8.9 mi
·
11 min
7
Continue on Lake Cook Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Cook Road
8
Continue on North Rand Road
14 mi
·
18 min
·
North Rand Road
9
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
10
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
2 min
11
Turn right onto Big Hollow Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Hollow Road
12
Turn left onto North Augustana Avenue
177 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Augustana Avenue
13
Continue on North Augustana Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Augustana Avenue
14
Turn slight right onto North Rock Island Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Rock Island Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.6 mi from Cicero, IL · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Cicero, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Long Lake, IL
The final approach into Long Lake, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.65 one way
$17.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Long Lake, IL
Afternoon in Long Lake on Thursday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
15 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
1h 16m 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 Long Lake, IL covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Flournoy Street, I 290 West, Eisenhower Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.6 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 $8.65 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.
The drive from Cicero, IL to Long Lake, IL is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cicero, IL to Long Lake, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cicero, IL to Long Lake, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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