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Trip from Cicero, IL to Mount Prospect, IL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

40m

Distance

24.2 mi

39 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

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Mount Prospect, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cicero, IL to Mount Prospect, IL covers 24.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South 25th Avenue, Tri-State Tollway, Eisenhower Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on South 25th Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.78 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

12.1 miles from Cicero, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 24.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 25th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 24.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway

Merge onto I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
7.3 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward North 25th Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 18B Toward North 25th Avenue
5
14.1 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Merge onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.6 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward US 14 West: Dempster Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 44B Toward US 14 West: Dempster Street
6
20 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the ramp toward I 294 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 294 South

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South 25th Avenue 5.9 mi 12m
Tri-State Tollway 5.6 mi 6m
Eisenhower Expressway 4.8 mi 6m
Rand Road 3.1 mi 5m
South Laramie Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
East Central Road 0.9 mi 1m
West Flournoy Street 0.5 mi <1m
Irving Park Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South 25th Avenue — 5.9 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, IL and Mount Prospect, IL.

1

Start on South Laramie Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Turn left onto West Flournoy Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · West Flournoy Street
3

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · this road
Toward I 290 West Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4

Merge onto I 290; IL 110

4.8 mi · 6 min · Eisenhower Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 18B Toward North 25th Avenue Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn straight onto South 25th Avenue

5.9 mi · 12 min · South 25th Avenue
7

Turn left onto IL 19

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Irving Park Road
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
9

Merge onto I 294

5.6 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 44B Toward US 14 West: Dempster Street Use the right lane.
11

Turn straight onto US 14

0.1 mi · 12 sec · East Dempster Street
12

Take the ramp

218 ft · 5 sec
Toward I 294 South Use the right lane.
13

Turn straight

509 ft · 18 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn straight onto Rand Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · Rand Road
15

Turn slight left onto East Central Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Central Road
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right

52 ft · 3 sec
17

Arrive at destination

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 12.1 miles from Cicero, IL, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.9 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 24.2 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 12.1 miles or 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Prospect, 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 24.2 miles and 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cicero, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on South 25th Avenue for about 5.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.1 mi from Cicero, IL · 21m into the drive

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Des Plaines, IL

12 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

Des Plaines, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Des Plaines, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.1 miles from Cicero, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mount Prospect, IL

The final approach into Mount Prospect, 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 Prospect, 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

$3.78 one way

$7.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.15 $8.31
premium $4.89 $4.66 $9.31
diesel $5.61 $5.34 $10.69

Estimated Tolls: $0.33

Tri-state Tollway (5.6 mi) $0.33

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.3 0 $2.54 $1.16
Efficient EV 6.1 0 $2.12 $0.97
EV Truck/SUV 9.7 0 $3.39 $1.55

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Cicero, IL

Morning in Cicero on Wednesday

Local time

7:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 37% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Mount Prospect, IL

Morning in Mount Prospect on Wednesday

Local time

7:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°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

4 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

40m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Prospect, IL covers 24.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 25th Avenue, Tri-State Tollway, Eisenhower Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 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 $3.78 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 24.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cicero, IL to Mount Prospect, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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