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Trip from Cicero, IL to Yorkville, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

43.9 mi

71 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Kendall County, Illinois, United States

Yorkville, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cicero, IL to Yorkville, IL covers 43.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Adlai Stevenson Expressway, East Schoolhouse Road, West Lockport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.9 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Cicero, IL to Yorkville, IL covers 43.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near West 31st Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (West 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (South Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | West 31st Street

Turn right onto West 31st Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Central Avenue

Turn left onto South Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27.2 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward IL 126 West: Plainfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 261 Toward IL 126 West: Plainfield
4
43.5 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | South Bridge Street

Turn right onto South Bridge Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 23.9 mi 31m
East Schoolhouse Road 7.4 mi 11m
West Lockport Road 4.9 mi 7m
East Main Street 2.8 mi 4m
South Central Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
South Laramie Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
West Lockport Street 0.6 mi 1m
West 31st Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 23.9 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Yorkville, IL.

1

Start on South Laramie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
2

Turn right onto West 31st Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 31st Street
3

Turn left onto South Central Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 55 South
5

Merge onto I 55

24 mi · 31 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec
Exit 261 Toward IL 126 West: Plainfield Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on IL 126

2.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on West Lockport Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Lockport Street
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on West Lockport Road

4.9 mi · 7 min · West Lockport Road
10

Continue on East Schoolhouse Road

7.4 mi · 11 min · East Schoolhouse Road
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto South Bridge Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
12

Arrive at destination

South Bridge Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22 mi from Cicero, IL · 31m into the drive

village in Troy Township, Will County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shorewood, IL

22 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

Berwyn, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bolingbrook, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22 miles from Cicero, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Yorkville, IL

The final approach into Yorkville, 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

$6.86 one way

$13.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.54 $15.07
premium $4.89 $8.45 $16.90
diesel $5.61 $9.69 $19.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 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 13.2 0 $4.61 $2.11
Efficient EV 11 0 $3.84 $1.76
EV Truck/SUV 17.6 0 $6.15 $2.81

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Cicero, IL

Morning in Cicero on Saturday

Local time

9:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

WNW 15 to 20 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:50AM CDT until April 21 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:48AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Yorkville, IL

Morning in Yorkville on Saturday

Local time

9:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°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

17 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 4m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Yorkville, IL covers 43.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, East Schoolhouse Road, West Lockport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22 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 $6.86 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 straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (West 31st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (South Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Cicero, IL to Yorkville, 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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