Origin
Hinsdale, IL
Morning in Hinsdale on Saturday
Local time
7:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinsdale, 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
23m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinsdale, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hinsdale, IL to Cicero, IL covers 10.7 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ogden Avenue, 47th Street, Plainfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on Ogden Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Hinsdale, IL
Full guide →Hinsdale is a village in Chicagoland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 10.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ogden Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
700 ft
594 ft
Total Climb
43 ft
Total Descent
133 ft
Highest Point
700 ft
~0.8 mi in
Elevation Range
106 ft
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. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near Plainfield Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hinsdale, IL to Cicero, IL is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (Plainfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (South Laramie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Plainfield Road
Turn left onto Plainfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
South Laramie Avenue
Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| 47th Street | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| Plainfield Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West 31st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Hinsdale Avenue | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| East Chicago Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ogden Avenue
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on West Hinsdale Avenue
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hinsdale Avenue
2
Continue on East Chicago Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Chicago Avenue
3
Continue on 47th Street
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
47th Street
4
Turn left onto Plainfield Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto US 34
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ogden Avenue
6
Turn slight right onto West 31st Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 31st Street
7
Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Cicero on Saturday
Local time
7:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SW 15 mph
18% chance
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
7 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
23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hinsdale, IL to Cicero, IL covers 10.7 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ogden Avenue, 47th Street, Plainfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Hinsdale, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.67 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 Hinsdale, IL to Cicero, IL is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (Plainfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (South Laramie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hinsdale, IL to Cicero, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 594 ft to 700 ft elevation with about 43 ft of total climbing.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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