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Trip from Frankfort Square, IL to Cicero, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

43m

Distance

25.7 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

Downtown Frankfort Square, IL, IL

Frankfort Square, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Frankfort Square, IL to Cicero, IL covers 25.7 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Frankfort Square Road, West Saint Francis Road, Harlem Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m 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 43m drive with frequent turns across 25.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Frankfort Square 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 Frankfort Square, IL to Cicero, IL is easy. At 43m 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 Frankfort Square, IL to Cicero, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Frankfort Square Road
West Saint Francis Road
Harlem Avenue
Southwest Highway
West 93rd Street
South Cicero Avenue
West 31st Street
South Laramie Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Frankfort Square Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Jamison Drive

509 ft · 28 sec · Jamison Drive
2

Turn left onto Frankfort Square Road

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Frankfort Square Road
3

Turn right onto West Saint Francis Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Saint Francis Road
4

Turn left onto Harlem Avenue

12 mi · 20 min · Harlem Avenue
5

Turn right onto Southwest Highway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Highway
6

Continue on West 93rd Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · West 93rd Street
7

Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

7.8 mi · 12 min · South Cicero Avenue
8

Turn left onto West 31st Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · West 31st Street
9

Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
10

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.02 one way

$8.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.41 $8.82
premium $4.89 $4.95 $9.89
diesel $5.61 $5.67 $11.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.23
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.25 $1.03
EV Truck/SUV 10.3 0 $3.60 $1.64

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Frankfort Square, IL

Morning in Frankfort Square on Thursday

Local time

11:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cicero, IL

Morning in Cicero on Thursday

Local time

11:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

2 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

43m 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 Frankfort Square, IL to Cicero, IL covers 25.7 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Frankfort Square Road, West Saint Francis Road, Harlem Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Frankfort Square, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.02 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 Frankfort Square, IL to Cicero, IL is easy. At 43m 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 Frankfort Square, IL to Cicero, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Frankfort Square, IL to Cicero, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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