The drive from Harris, IL to Cicero, IL covers 192.2 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, I 74, Georgetown Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.2 miles on I 57.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.05 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
96.1 miles from Harris, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 192.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 58m highway drive covering 192.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 101.2 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 101.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 192.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 64 miles (North Neil Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 168.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
31 mi into trip|~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West
7
64 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|North Neil Street
Keep slight right at fork onto North Neil Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
168.9 mi into trip|~3h 20m 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
169.2 mi into trip|~3h 21m 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
191 mi into trip|~3h 56m in|West 31st Street
Turn left onto West 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Harris, IL to Cicero, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Vollmer Road West along the way.
Vollmer Road West
169.2 mi in|~3h 21m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
101.2 mi
1h 48m
I 74
32.3 mi
35m
Georgetown Road
27.7 mi
41m
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi
17m
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi
17m
North Market Street
3 mi
4m
North State Street
1.9 mi
2m
East 1400th Road
0.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 101.2 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harris, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on East 1400th Road
0.9 mi·3 min·East 1400th Road
2
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
7.9 mi·11 min·Georgetown Road
3
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi·28 sec·1575 E US 36
4
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi·9 min·Georgetown Road
5
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi·2 min·North State Street
6
Continue on US 150; IL 1
14 mi·20 min·Georgetown Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·41 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 74 West
9
Merge onto I 74
32 mi·35 min·I 74
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 182Toward Neil Street
11
Keep slight right at fork onto North Neil Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·North Neil Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
0.3 mi·37 sec·East Marketview Drive
13
At end of road, turn left onto North Market Street
3.0 mi·4 min·North Market Street
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I-57 North: Kankakee
15
Merge onto I 57
101 mi·1 hr 48 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 342Toward Vollmer RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
522 ft·17 sec
Exit 342Toward Vollmer Road WestUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto CH B66
0.4 mi·39 sec·Vollmer Road
19
Turn left onto IL 50
11 mi·17 min·Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on IL 50
11 mi·17 min·South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto West 31st Street
0.5 mi·58 sec·West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·South Laramie Avenue
23
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 96.1 miles from Harris, IL, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.2 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 42 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.1 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
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 Harris, 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 Harris, IL
This is one driving day of about 192.2 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Harris, 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 I 57 for about 101.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.1 mi from Harris, IL
· 2h 2m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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 178.9
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.7
0
$20.18
$9.23
Efficient EV
48.1
0
$16.82
$7.69
EV Truck/SUV
76.9
0
$26.91
$12.30
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Harris, IL
Morning
in Harris on Saturday
Local time
11:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cicero, IL
Morning
in Cicero on Saturday
Local time
11:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Clifton, IL
96 mi in
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 58m 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 Harris, IL to Cicero, IL covers 192.2 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 74, Georgetown Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.1 miles from Harris, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 192.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 64 miles (North Neil Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 168.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Harris, IL to Cicero, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Vollmer Road West along the way.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
