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Trip from Cicero, IL to Fairbury, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

107.3 mi

173 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Fair

1 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m

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

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Fairbury, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cicero, IL to Fairbury, IL covers 107.3 miles and takes about 2h 15m 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, North 1600 East Road, East 800 North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.3 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

53.6 miles from Cicero, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 107.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 15m highway drive covering 107.3 miles, with most of the trip on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and North 1600 East Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.3 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 84.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and North 1600 East Road. 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 2h 15m drive. You will face about 14 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 14 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.
5
87.6 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Take the exit toward IL 23: Pontiac, Streator

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward IL 23: Pontiac, Streator
6
87.9 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Keep slight left at fork toward IL 23: Pontiac, Streator

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward IL 23: Pontiac, Streator

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Cicero, IL to Fairbury, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Streator along the way.

Streator

87.6 mi in | ~1h 44m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 84.3 mi 1h 38m
North 1600 East Road 7.3 mi 9m
East 800 North Road 2.4 mi 3m
North 1500 East Road 2.4 mi 3m
East 3100 North Road 2 mi 2m
South Central Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
West Oak Street 1.3 mi 2m
North 3360 East Road 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 84.3 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Fairbury, 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

84 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 29 sec
Toward IL 23: Pontiac, Streator
7

Keep slight left at fork

111 ft · 2 sec
Toward IL 23: Pontiac, Streator
8

Turn left onto IL 23

2.4 mi · 3 min · North 1500 East Road
9

Turn right onto IL 23

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Old Route 66
10

Continue on IL 116

0.5 mi · 58 sec · IL 116
11

Turn left onto West Reynolds Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Reynolds Street
12

Turn right onto South Mill Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · South Mill Street
13

Turn left onto West Torrance Avenue

0.3 mi · 33 sec · West Torrance Avenue
14

Turn right onto South Manlove Street

0.3 mi · 27 sec · South Manlove Street
15

Continue on CH 10

7.3 mi · 9 min · North 1600 East Road
16

Continue on CR 13

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 3360 East Road
17

Turn left onto US 24

2.0 mi · 2 min · East 3100 North Road
18

Continue on US 24

2.4 mi · 3 min · East 800 North Road
19

Continue on US 24

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street
20

Turn left onto South 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · South 2nd Street
21

Arrive at destination

North 2nd Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.6 miles from Cicero, IL, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 24 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 53.6 miles or 1h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairbury, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cicero, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cicero, IL

This is one driving day of about 107.3 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Cicero, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 84.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.6 mi from Cicero, IL · 1h 5m into the drive

human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Minooka, IL

54 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

Downers Grove, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elwood, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.6 miles from Cicero, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.3 miles.

Arriving in Fairbury, IL

The final approach into Fairbury, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fairbury, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 3.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.78 one way

$33.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.42 $36.84
premium $4.89 $20.65 $41.30
diesel $5.61 $23.69 $47.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Fairbury, Illinois

InCharge

1 DCFC

InCharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.2 0 $11.27 $5.15
Efficient EV 26.8 0 $9.39 $4.29
EV Truck/SUV 42.9 0 $15.02 $6.87

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Cicero, IL

Afternoon in Cicero on Thursday

Local time

2:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairbury, IL

Afternoon in Fairbury on Thursday

Local time

2:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 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 Fairbury, IL covers 107.3 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, North 1600 East Road, East 800 North Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.6 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 $16.78 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 2h 15m drive. You will face about 14 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.
On the drive from Cicero, IL to Fairbury, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Streator along the way.

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