Origin
Fairbury, IL
Afternoon in Fairbury on Thursday
Local time
12:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairbury, IL to Cicero, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
107.9 mi
174 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairbury, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairbury, IL to Cicero, IL covers 107.9 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Oak Street, East 800 North Road, East 3100 North Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.87 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.
Midpoint
53.9 miles from Fairbury, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 107.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m 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 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 107.9 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 Oak 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. 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 Fairbury, IL to Cicero, IL is easy. At 2h 15m 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 Fairbury, IL to Cicero, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Oak Street | — | — |
| East 800 North Road | — | — |
| East 3100 North Road | — | — |
| North 3360 East Road | — | — |
| North 1600 East Road | — | — |
| South Manlove Street | — | — |
| East Torrance Avenue | — | — |
| South Mill Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Oak Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbury, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto West Oak Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Oak Street
3
Continue on East 800 North Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East 800 North Road
4
Continue on East 3100 North Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East 3100 North Road
5
Turn right onto North 3360 East Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3360 East Road
6
Continue on North 1600 East Road
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
North 1600 East Road
7
Continue on South Manlove Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Manlove Street
8
Turn left onto East Torrance Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Torrance Avenue
9
Turn right onto South Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Mill Street
10
Turn left onto West Reynolds Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Reynolds Street
11
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
12
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
13
Continue on Old Route 66
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Old Route 66
14
Turn left onto West Custer Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Custer Avenue
15
Continue on North 1500 East Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1500 East Road
16
Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Joliet
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 55 North: Joliet
17
Merge slight left onto Barack Obama Presidential Expressway
86 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Barack Obama Presidential Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
IL 50: Cicero Avenue
19
Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
20
Turn left onto West 31st Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 31st Street
21
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
22
Arrive at your 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 53.9 miles from Fairbury, IL, or about 1h 7m 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
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 Fairbury, 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 Fairbury, IL
This is one driving day of about 107.9 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Fairbury, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.9 mi from Fairbury, IL · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.9 miles from Fairbury, 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
$16.87 one way
$33.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.52 | $37.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.76 | $41.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.82 | $47.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.33 | $5.18 |
| Efficient EV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.11 | $6.91 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 Thursday
Local time
12:58 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 15m 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 Fairbury, IL to Cicero, IL covers 107.9 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Oak Street, East 800 North Road, East 3100 North Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.9 miles from Fairbury, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.87 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 Fairbury, IL to Cicero, IL is easy. At 2h 15m 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 Fairbury, IL to Cicero, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairbury, IL to Cicero, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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