Origin
Cicero, IL
Morning in Cicero on Thursday
Local time
10:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, IL to Crete, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crete, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cicero, IL to Crete, IL covers 30.8 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 31st Street, South Cicero Avenue, Cicero Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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 54m drive with frequent turns across 30.8 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.
West 31st Street 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 Crete, IL is easy. At 54m 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 Crete, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 31st Street | — | — |
| South Cicero Avenue | — | — |
| Cicero Avenue | — | — |
| West 127th Street | — | — |
| I 294 | — | — |
| Tri-State Tollway | — | — |
| Hazel Crest | — | — |
| Dixie Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 31st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Crete, 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 South Cicero Avenue
11 mi
·
17 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
4
Continue on Cicero Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cicero Avenue
5
Turn left onto West 127th Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 127th Street
6
Take the ramp right toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 294 Toll South: Indiana
7
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Hazel Crest, Homewood
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hazel Crest, Homewood
10
Merge slight right
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
11
Take the exit slight right toward Dixie Highway
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Dixie Highway
12
Turn right onto Dixie Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dixie Highway
13
Continue on Dixie Highway
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Dixie Highway
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixie Highway
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Dixie Highway
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Chicago Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Chicago Road
16
Continue on Vincennes Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Vincennes Boulevard
17
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Cicero, IL · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Cicero, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Crete, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Crete, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Crete, IL
Morning in Crete on Thursday
Local time
10:30 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
54m 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 Crete, IL covers 30.8 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 31st Street, South Cicero Avenue, Cicero Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 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 $4.82 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 Crete, IL is easy. At 54m 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 Crete, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cicero, IL to Crete, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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