Origin
Cicero, IL
Morning in Cicero on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, IL to Oak Brook, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Brook, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cicero, IL to Oak Brook, IL covers 10.5 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cermak Road, West Cermak Road, York Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on Cermak Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 10.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cermak Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near York Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cicero, IL to Oak Brook, IL is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (Oak Brook Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
York Road
Turn left onto York Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
10.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Oak Brook Road
Turn right onto Oak Brook Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cermak Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| West Cermak Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| York Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| 22nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Oak Brook Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cermak Road
— 6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Oak Brook, IL.
1
Start on South Laramie Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Laramie Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Cermak Road
3
Continue on Cermak Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Cermak Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on 22nd Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
22nd Street
5
Turn left onto York Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
York Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Oak Brook Road
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
Oak Brook Road
7
Arrive at destination
Oak Brook Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Oak Brook, IL
Morning in Oak Brook on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
19 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
19m 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 Oak Brook, IL covers 10.5 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cermak Road, West Cermak Road, York Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 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 $1.64 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 Oak Brook, IL is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (Oak Brook Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cicero, IL to Oak Brook, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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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