Trip from Cicero, IL to Northfield, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

36m

Distance

21.6 mi

35 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 33m ★

6 AM

0h 36m

8 AM

0h 42m

10 AM

0h 38m

12 PM

0h 38m

3 PM

0h 38m

5 PM

0h 42m

8 PM

0h 34m

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

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Northfield, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Cicero, IL to Northfield, IL covers 21.6 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Roosevelt Road, South Cicero Avenue, West Madison Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m 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 36m drive with frequent turns across 21.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Roosevelt Road 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 Northfield, IL is easy. At 36m 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 Northfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Roosevelt Road	—	—
South Cicero Avenue	—	—
West Madison Street	—	—
South Pulaski Road	—	—
West Belden Avenue	—	—
North Pulaski Road	—	—
West Irving Park Road	—	—
Kennedy Irving Park Road	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Roosevelt Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Laramie Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Laramie Avenue

Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road

Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Cicero Avenue

Turn right onto West Madison Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

Turn left onto South Pulaski Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · South Pulaski Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

171 ft · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

Turn left onto West Irving Park Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Irving Park Road

Turn slight right onto Kennedy Irving Park Road

390 ft · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road

Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue

394 ft · 20 sec · North Keeler Avenue

Take the ramp left toward I 90 West, I 94 West

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 90 West, I 94 West

Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Kennedy Expressway

Continue on Edens Expressway

10 mi · 13 min · Edens Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward Willow Road East

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Willow Road East

Turn right onto Willow Road

443 ft · 11 sec · Willow Road

Turn right onto Linder Avenue

79 ft · 5 sec · Linder Avenue

Turn right

128 ft · 10 sec

Turn slight right

43 ft · 8 sec

Turn left onto Willow Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Willow Road

Turn left onto Wagner Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Wagner Road

Turn right onto Bosworth Lane

79 ft · 4 sec · Bosworth Lane

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.38 one way

$6.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$3.71	$7.42
premium	$4.89	$4.16	$8.31
diesel	$5.61	$4.77	$9.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.5	$2.27	$1.04
Efficient EV	5.4	$1.89	$0.86
EV Truck/SUV	8.6	$3.02	$1.38

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cicero, IL

Morning in Cicero on Thursday

Local time

10:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Northfield, IL

Morning in Northfield on Thursday

Local time

10:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

12 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

36m 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 Northfield, IL covers 21.6 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Roosevelt Road, South Cicero Avenue, West Madison Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.8 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 $3.38 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 Northfield, IL is easy. At 36m 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 Northfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Cicero, IL to Northfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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