Origin
Danville, IL
Afternoon in Danville on Saturday
Local time
3:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danville, IL to Cicero, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
132.1 mi
213 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Danville, IL to Cicero, IL covers 132.1 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 136, I 57, North 2100 E Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.3 miles on US 136. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.65 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.1 miles from Danville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 136 | 39.3 mi | 58m |
| I 57 | 30.1 mi | 32m |
| North 2100 E Road | 14.8 mi | 22m |
| Cicero Avenue | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 10.6 mi | 17m |
| South State Route 1 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| North Vermilion Street | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| IL 17 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
US 136
— 39.3 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on US 136
13 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto North Vermilion Street
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
North Vermilion Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 136; IL 1
39 mi
·
58 min
·
US 136; IL 1
4
Turn left onto US 24; IL 1
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Walnut Street
5
Turn right onto IL 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2100 East Road
6
Continue on IL 1
15 mi
·
22 min
·
North 2100 E Road
7
Continue on IL 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
S 7000E Road
8
Continue on IL 1
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
E 7000S Road
9
Turn left onto IL 1
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
10
Continue on IL 1
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
South State Route 1
11
Turn left onto IL 17
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
IL 17
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-57 North: Chicago
13
Merge onto I 57
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
522 ft
·
17 sec
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto CH B66
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Vollmer Road
17
Turn left onto IL 50
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on IL 50
11 mi
·
17 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto West 31st Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
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 66.1 miles from Danville, IL, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.3 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 29 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.1 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
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 Danville, 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 Danville, IL
This is one driving day of about 132.1 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Danville, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 136 for about 39.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.1 miles from Danville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 131 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Vermilion Street
Turn left onto North Vermilion Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
78.8 mi into trip
|
~2h in
|
I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
108.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward Vollmer Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road
9
109.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Vollmer Road West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road West
6
131 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
|
West 31st Street
Turn left onto West 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.65 one way
$41.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.68 | $45.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.42 | $50.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.17 | $58.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.87 | $6.34 |
| Efficient EV | 33 | 0 | $11.56 | $5.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.49 | $8.45 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Afternoon in Cicero on Saturday
Local time
3:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
22 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
3h 11m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 123
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
132.1 mi in 3h 11m, mostly highway — 39.3 mi of that is on US 136.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.3 mi on US 136.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 136 and I 57. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Vermilion Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 132.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Vermilion Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 78.8 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Danville, IL to Cicero, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Vollmer Road West along the way.
Vollmer Road West
109.1 mi in
|
~2h 34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 132.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.3 miles on US 136. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Vermilion Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 78.8 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Cicero, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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