Origin
Countryside, IL
Evening in Countryside on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Countryside, IL to Cicero, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
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6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Countryside, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Countryside to Cicero, Illinois, you are looking at a short, 12.2-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. Expect to spend about 21 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting is straightforward, as you should only need about $2 in fuel to complete the transit. Because this is a local connection between two Illinois communities, you won't need to worry about complex logistics or multi-day planning. It is a practical, efficient path for anyone needing to navigate between these two points in the Chicago metropolitan area.
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
4.5 miles from Countryside, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero percent highway share. You will navigate your way using a combination of West Plainfield Road, West 55th Street, and Joliet Road. Because the entire 12.2-mile distance is comprised of surface streets, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches to settle into cruise control. The road's personality is defined by frequent turns and stop-and-go traffic typical of a regional transit corridor. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where constant attention to local signage and intersections is necessary.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Joliet Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
671 ft
603 ft
Total Climb
41 ft
Total Descent
101 ft
Highest Point
671 ft
~0.4 mi in
Elevation Range
67 ft
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Plainfield Road.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Countryside, IL to Cicero, IL is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Plainfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (US 66 Hist / West Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (South Laramie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Plainfield Road
Turn right onto West Plainfield Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.7 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 66 Hist / West Ogden Avenue
Turn right onto US 66 Hist / West Ogden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
8.4 mi into trip
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~15m in
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South Laramie Avenue
Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Joliet Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Ogden Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West 55th Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West 31st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Prescott Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Harlem Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Brainard Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Joliet Road
— 2.3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Countryside, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on South Brainard Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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South Brainard Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Plainfield Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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West Plainfield Road
3
Turn slight right onto West 55th Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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West 55th Street
4
Continue on Joliet Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Joliet Road
5
Continue on Prescott Avenue
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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Prescott Avenue
6
Continue on Joliet Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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Joliet Road
7
Continue on 43rd Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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43rd Street
8
Continue on Joliet Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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Joliet Road
9
Turn slight left onto IL 43
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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South Harlem Avenue
10
Turn right onto US 66 Hist
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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West Ogden Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto West 31st Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 31st Street
12
Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a brief, 21-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 12.2-mile drive in one go without the need for scheduled breaks or rest stops. Keep in mind that because the route relies entirely on local roads like Joliet Road and West 55th Street, traffic density will play a significant role in your total travel time. Check your fuel levels before you head out, but with a total fuel cost of only $2, you won't need to plan for mid-trip refueling. Focus on navigating the turns carefully, as the technical nature of these local roads requires your full attention throughout the journey.
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 4.5 miles from Countryside, IL, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.3 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 9.1 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.5 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cicero, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Countryside, 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 Countryside, IL
This is one driving day of about 9.1 miles and 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Countryside, 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 Joliet Road for about 2.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.5 mi from Countryside, IL · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 9.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.5 miles from Countryside, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cicero, IL
The final approach into Cicero, 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 Cicero, 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
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Cicero, IL
Evening in Cicero on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
7 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
16m 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 Countryside, IL to Cicero, IL covers 9.1 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Joliet Road, West Ogden Avenue, West 55th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 miles from Countryside, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.42 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 Countryside, IL to Cicero, IL is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Plainfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (US 66 Hist / West Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (South Laramie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Countryside, IL to Cicero, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 603 ft to 671 ft elevation with about 41 ft of total climbing.
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