Origin
Cicero, IL
Afternoon in Cicero on Thursday
Local time
12:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
50.2 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Round Lake Beach, IL
Ryan Latimer
Trip Overview
The drive from Cicero, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL covers 50.2 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Roosevelt Road, South Cicero Avenue, West Madison Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 50.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m 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 15m drive with frequent turns across 50.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Roosevelt Road 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 Round Lake Beach, IL is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Round Lake Beach, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Roosevelt Road | — | — |
| South Cicero Avenue | — | — |
| West Madison Street | — | — |
| South Pulaski Road | — | — |
| West Belden Avenue | — | — |
| North Pulaski Road | — | — |
| West Irving Park Road | — | — |
| Kennedy Irving Park Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Roosevelt Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Round Lake Beach, IL.
1
Start on South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roosevelt Road
3
Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
4
Turn right onto West Madison Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Madison Street
5
Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Pulaski Road
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
171 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
7
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pulaski Road
8
Turn left onto West Irving Park Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Irving Park Road
9
Turn slight right onto Kennedy Irving Park Road
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Kennedy Irving Park Road
10
Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue
394 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Keeler Avenue
11
Take the ramp left toward I 90 West, I 94 West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 90 West, I 94 West
12
Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Kennedy Expressway
13
Continue on Edens Expressway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Edens Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Skokie Highway
15
Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Skokie Valley Road
16
Continue on South Skokie Highway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Skokie Highway
17
Turn left onto Buckley Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Buckley Road
18
Continue on Peterson Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Peterson Road
19
Continue on Old Peterson Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Old Peterson Road
20
Continue on Antioch Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Antioch Road
21
Continue on Ivanhoe Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ivanhoe Road
22
Turn left onto East Belvidere Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Belvidere Road
23
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
24
Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
25
Continue on Railroad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
26
Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cedar Lake Road
27
Turn left
141 ft
·
10 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.1 mi from Cicero, IL · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Cicero, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Round Lake Beach, IL
The final approach into Round Lake Beach, 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
$7.85 one way
$15.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.62 | $17.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Round Lake Beach, IL
Afternoon in Round Lake Beach on Thursday
Local time
12:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
4 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 15m 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 Round Lake Beach, IL covers 50.2 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Roosevelt Road, South Cicero Avenue, West Madison Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.1 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 $7.85 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 Round Lake Beach, IL is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Round Lake Beach, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cicero, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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