Origin
Mokena, IL
Afternoon in Mokena on Thursday
Local time
2:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mokena, IL to Cicero, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
28.9 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mokena, IL
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Trip Overview
This 28.9-mile drive from Mokena, IL, to Cicero, IL, is estimated to take about 47 minutes, making it an easy day trip. With a projected fuel cost of $5, this is a budget-friendly journey. The route is primarily a local drive with a turn-heavy profile, suggesting you'll be navigating through neighborhoods and towns rather than open highways. You'll spend about 25% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch being 9.7 miles on Wolf Road. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, keeping the landscape consistent throughout your short trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 28.9-mile journey, meaning you'll be making frequent turns and navigating through more populated areas. Only about 25% of the drive involves highway travel, with the bulk of it being on local roads like Wolf Road and La Grange Road. The longest uninterrupted segment you’ll encounter is 9.7 miles on Wolf Road. This type of route often involves varying speed limits and more frequent traffic lights, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires your attention.
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.
Wolf Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 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 9.7 miles in near McCarthy Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m 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 9.7 miles (McCarthy Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
McCarthy Road
Turn right onto McCarthy Road
Navigation decision point
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 55 North: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
26 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
27.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
West 31st Street
Turn left onto West 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf Road | 9.7 mi | 17m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| La Grange Road | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| McCarthy Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Laramie Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 31st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wolf Road
— 9.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mokena, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on Wolf Road
9.7 mi
·
17 min
·
Wolf Road
2
Turn right onto McCarthy Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
McCarthy Road
3
Turn left onto US 45
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
La Grange Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 55
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 286
Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto IL 50
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
8
Turn left onto West 31st Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
South Laramie Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in Cicero on Thursday
Local time
2:30 PM
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
1 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
47m 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 Mokena, IL to Cicero, IL covers 28.9 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wolf Road, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, La Grange Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Mokena, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.52 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 47m 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 9.7 miles (McCarthy Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mokena, IL to Cicero, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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