Origin
Cicero, IL
Morning in Cicero on Friday
Local time
8:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, IL to Momence, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
57 mi
92 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Momence, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cicero, IL to Momence, IL covers 57 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Calumet Expressway, Dixie Highway, Tri-State Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on Calumet Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 57 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 57 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Calumet Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 1.1 miles in near IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.1 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
7
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West, IL 394 South: Chicago, Danville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 West, IL 394 South: Chicago, Danvil...
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 394 South: Danville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward IL 394 South: Danville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cicero, IL to Momence, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Danville along the way.
Danville
24.9 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Calumet Expressway | 14.1 mi | 19m |
| Dixie Highway | 12 mi | 18m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 10.6 mi | 17m |
| County Road East 1241 North | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Cicero Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Taylor Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Calumet Expressway
— 14.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Momence, 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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left onto West 127th Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 127th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 294
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 94 West, IL 394 South: Chicago, Danville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward IL 394 South: Danville
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto IL 394
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Calumet Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on IL 1
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Dixie Highway
13
Continue on IL 1
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road East 1241 North
14
Turn right onto IL 1; IL 17
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Taylor Street
15
Turn left onto IL 1; IL 17
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Turn right onto IL 1; IL 17
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Dixie Highway
17
Arrive at destination
IL 1; IL 17
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.5 mi from Cicero, IL · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Cicero, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Momence, IL
The final approach into Momence, 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
$8.91 one way
$17.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.65
Tri-state Tollway
(10.9 mi)
$0.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.98 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Momence, IL
Morning in Momence on Friday
Local time
8:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
2 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
1h 25m 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 Momence, IL covers 57 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Calumet Expressway, Dixie Highway, Tri-State Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.5 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 $8.91 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 57 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cicero, IL to Momence, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Danville along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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