Origin
Homer Glen, IL
Late night in Homer Glen on Friday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homer Glen, IL to Cicero, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
40m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homer Glen, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Homer Glen, IL to Cicero, IL covers 25.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Adlai Stevenson Expressway, South Bell Road, Kingery Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.5 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Homer Glen, IL to Cicero, IL covers 25.2 miles and takes about 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CH 16 / South Bell Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CH 16 / South Bell Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CH 16 / South Bell Road
Turn left onto CH 16 / South Bell Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
22.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 286
Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
6
24 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
West 31st Street
Turn left onto West 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
24.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
South Laramie Avenue
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| South Bell Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Kingery Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Archer Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| IL 83 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 159th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 11.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer Glen, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on IL 7
222 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 159th Street
2
Continue on IL 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 159th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto CH 16
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
South Bell Road
4
Turn right onto IL 171
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Archer Avenue
5
Continue on IL 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 83
6
Continue on IL 83
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kingery Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
8
Merge onto I 55
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 286
Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto IL 50
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
11
Turn left onto West 31st Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
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.
Destination
Cicero, IL
Late night in Cicero on Friday
Local time
2:33 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
40m 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 Homer Glen, IL to Cicero, IL covers 25.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, South Bell Road, Kingery Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Homer Glen, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.94 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CH 16 / South Bell Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Homer Glen, IL to Cicero, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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