Origin
Cicero, IL
Afternoon in Cicero on Thursday
Local time
4:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, IL to Mount Carmel, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 55m
Distance
281.7 mi
453 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 42m
★
6 AM
5h 56m
8 AM
6h 22m
10 AM
6h 5m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 6m
5 PM
6h 20m
8 PM
5h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Carmel, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cicero, IL to Mount Carmel, IL covers 281.7 miles and takes about 5h 55m 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 $44.04 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
140.9 miles from Cicero, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 55m. Total distance: 281.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 55m drive with frequent turns across 281.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cicero, IL to Mount Carmel, 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 | — | — |
| IL 16 East | — | — |
| Charleston Avenue East | — | — |
| Route 16 | — | — |
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 Mount Carmel, 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
157 mi
·
2 hr 49 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
IL 16 East: Charleston
9
Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Charleston Avenue East
10
Continue on Illinois Route 16
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Illinois Route 16
11
Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lincoln Avenue
12
Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
18th Street
13
Continue on Illinois Route 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 130
14
Continue on Route 130
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Route 130
15
Continue on County Road 1825 East
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1825 East
16
Continue on County Road 1775 E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1775 E
17
Continue on North Haughton Highway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Haughton Highway
18
Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1700E
19
Continue on North Haughton Highway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Haughton Highway
20
Continue on County Road 1700E
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1700E
21
Continue on North 1250th Street
13 mi
·
19 min
·
North 1250th Street
22
Turn left onto South Van Buren Street
11 mi
·
15 min
·
South Van Buren Street
23
Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1100 East
24
Continue on North West Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North West Street
25
Continue on County Road 1150
24 mi
·
32 min
·
County Road 1150
26
Turn left onto East Elm Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Elm Street
27
Continue on 900N
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
900N
28
Continue on 910N
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
910N
29
Continue on 920N
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
920N
30
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Main Street
31
Continue on State Route 15
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Route 15
32
Continue on West 9th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 9th Street
33
Turn right onto North Market Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Market Street
34
Turn left onto East 5th Street
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 5th Street
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 140.9 miles from Cicero, IL, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
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 62 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.9 miles or 2h 57m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Carmel, 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.
+
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 281.7 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Cicero, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 140.9 mi from Cicero, IL · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
141 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 140.9 miles from Cicero, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Carmel, IL
The final approach into Mount Carmel, 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 Mount Carmel, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.04 one way
$88.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $48.35 | $96.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $54.21 | $108.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.20 | $124.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.5 | 1 | $29.58 | $13.52 |
| Efficient EV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.65 | $11.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.7 | 1 | $39.44 | $18.03 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Destination
Mount Carmel, IL
Afternoon in Mount Carmel on Thursday
Local time
4:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
23 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
5h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Mount Carmel, IL covers 281.7 miles and takes about 5h 55m 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 140.9 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 $44.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cicero, IL to Mount Carmel, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cicero, IL to Mount Carmel, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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