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Trip from Cicero, IL to Frankfort Square, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

43m

Distance

26.3 mi

42 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
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.

Downtown Frankfort Square, IL, IL

Frankfort Square, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cicero, IL to Frankfort Square, IL covers 26.3 miles and takes about 43m 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 $4.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m 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 43m drive with frequent turns across 26.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 Frankfort Square, IL is easy. At 43m 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 Frankfort Square, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 31st Street
South Cicero Avenue
Cicero Avenue
167th Street
I 57 South
I 80 West
IL 43 South
Harlem Avenue

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 Frankfort Square, 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

6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue
5

Turn left onto 167th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 167th Street
6

Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
7

Merge slight left

1.0 mi · 1 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa

0.5 mi · 45 sec · I 80 West: Iowa
9

Merge slight left

2.6 mi · 3 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward IL 43 South: Harlem Avenue

0.3 mi · 43 sec · IL 43 South: Harlem Avenue
11

Turn straight onto Harlem Avenue

2.1 mi · 3 min · Harlem Avenue
12

Turn right onto West Saint Francis Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Saint Francis Road
13

Turn left onto Frankfort Square Road

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Frankfort Square Road
14

Turn right onto Jamison Drive

509 ft · 22 sec · Jamison Drive
15

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.11 one way

$8.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.51 $9.03
premium $4.89 $5.06 $10.12
diesel $5.61 $5.81 $11.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 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 7.9 0 $2.76 $1.26
Efficient EV 6.6 0 $2.30 $1.05
EV Truck/SUV 10.5 0 $3.68 $1.68

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cicero, IL

Evening in Cicero on Thursday

Local time

6:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frankfort Square, IL

Evening in Frankfort Square on Thursday

Local time

6:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°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

2 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

43m 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 Frankfort Square, IL covers 26.3 miles and takes about 43m 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 13.2 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 $4.11 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 Frankfort Square, IL is easy. At 43m 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 Frankfort Square, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cicero, IL to Frankfort Square, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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