Origin
Cicero, IL
Afternoon in Cicero on Friday
Local time
4:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, IL to Prospect Heights, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prospect Heights, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Cicero, IL to Prospect Heights, IL covers 25.6 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 25th Avenue, Tri-State Tollway, Eisenhower Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on South 25th Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 25.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 25th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 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 2.5 miles in near I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 25.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
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 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese 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 lanes.
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward North 25th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18B
Toward North 25th Avenue
7
19.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward US 14 West: Dempster Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 44B
Toward US 14 West: Dempster Street
6
20 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 294 South
6
25.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
West Camp McDonald Road
Turn left onto West Camp McDonald Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 25th Avenue | 5.9 mi | 12m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Eisenhower Expressway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Rand Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Rand Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Elmhurst Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Flournoy Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South 25th Avenue
— 5.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Prospect Heights, IL.
1
Start on South Laramie Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
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
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 18B
Toward North 25th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto South 25th Avenue
5.9 mi
·
12 min
·
South 25th Avenue
7
Turn left onto IL 19
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Irving Park Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
9
Merge onto I 294
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 44B
Toward US 14 West: Dempster Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto US 14
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East Dempster Street
12
Take the ramp
218 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 294 South
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight
509 ft
·
18 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Rand Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Rand Road
15
Continue on US 12
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Rand Road
16
Turn right onto IL 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elmhurst Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto West Camp McDonald Road
217 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Camp McDonald Road
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
West Camp McDonald Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.33
Tri-state Tollway
(5.6 mi)
$0.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Prospect Heights, IL
Afternoon in Prospect Heights on Friday
Local time
4:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
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
42m 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 Prospect Heights, IL covers 25.6 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 25th Avenue, Tri-State Tollway, Eisenhower Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 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 $4.00 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 25.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
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 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cicero, IL to Prospect Heights, 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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