Origin
Hampshire, IL
Late night in Hampshire on Saturday
Local time
3:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampshire, 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
1h 12m
Distance
48.3 mi
78 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampshire, IL
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Trip Overview
This 48.3-mile drive from Hampshire, IL, to Cicero, IL, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via US 20 and West Lake Street/Lake Street. With a modest fuel cost of around $8, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Midwest region. It's a practical option for anyone looking for a direct connection between these two Illinois communities without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 48.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 48.3-mile stretch. Only 23% of the journey is on highways, meaning you'll be navigating more local roads and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 11.3 miles on US 20, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you transition back to more varied road conditions. This profile suggests a drive that requires attention to turns and speed limits as you move through different community settings.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near IL 72 / East Oak Knoll Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (IL 72 / East Oak Knoll Drive): Navigation decision point; at 34.5 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 72 / East Oak Knoll Drive
Turn left onto IL 72 / East Oak Knoll Drive
Navigation decision point
6
34.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 20
Take the ramp onto US 20 toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
7
45.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23B
Toward Central Avenue
4
46.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
West Roosevelt Road
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
Navigation decision point
4
46.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
South Laramie Avenue
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| West Lake Street | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| Lake Street | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| U.S. Grant Memorial Highway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| East Oak Knoll Drive | 4 mi | 5m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Oak Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampshire, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on West Jefferson Avenue
58 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Jefferson Avenue
2
Turn right onto South State Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
3
Turn left onto IL 72
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Oak Knoll Drive
4
Continue on US 20
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
5
Continue on US 20
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
6
Continue on US 20
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 20
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
8
Continue on US 20
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 20
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
West Lake Street
10
Continue on US 20
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Lake Street
11
Continue on US 20
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
West Lake Street
Use the left / uturn lanes.
12
Take the ramp onto US 20
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 20
Toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 23B
Toward Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto South Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Central Avenue
15
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Roosevelt Road
16
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.1 mi from Hampshire, IL · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Hampshire, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.55 one way
$15.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.66 | $21.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in Cicero on Saturday
Local time
3:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Bloomingdale, IL
24 mi in
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
3 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
1h 12m 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 Hampshire, IL to Cicero, IL covers 48.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 20, West Lake Street, Lake Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.1 miles from Hampshire, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.55 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (IL 72 / East Oak Knoll Drive): Navigation decision point; at 34.5 miles (US 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hampshire, IL to Cicero, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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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