Drive Time
5h 45m
Distance
307.6 mi
495 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
The drive from Cicero, IL to Johnston City, IL covers 307.6 miles and takes about 5h 45m 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 $45.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
153.8 miles from Cicero, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 45m drive with frequent turns across 307.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 31st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Cicero Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cicero Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 167th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 57 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ken Gray Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Johnston City | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Herrin Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Johnston City, IL.
Start on South Laramie Avenue
Turn left onto West 31st Street
Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
Continue on Cicero Avenue
Turn left onto 167th Street
Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Johnston City, Herrin
Turn left onto Herrin Road
Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto East 9th Street
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.8 miles or 2h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johnston City, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cicero, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 307.6 miles and 5h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 153.8 mi from Cicero, IL · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 153.8 miles from Cicero, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Johnston City, 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 Johnston City, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$45.67 one way
$91.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $51.50 | $103.01 |
| premium | $4.65 | $56.36 | $112.72 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $64.23 | $128.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.3 | 1 | $32.30 | $14.76 |
| Efficient EV | 76.9 | 0 | $26.92 | $12.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123 | 1 | $43.06 | $19.69 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Cicero on Saturday
Local time
7:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Johnston City on Saturday
Local time
7:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Champaign, IL
154 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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