Trip from Moro, IL to Cicero, IL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 55, State Route 140, Moro Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 135.6 miles from Moro, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Drive Time

5h 9m

Distance

271.2 mi

436 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 56m ★

6 AM

5h 9m

8 AM

5h 36m

10 AM

5h 19m

12 PM

5h 16m

3 PM

5h 20m

5 PM

5h 35m

8 PM

5h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Moro, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Moro, IL to Cicero, IL covers 271.2 miles and takes about 5h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, State Route 140, Moro Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 256.4 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

135.6 miles from Moro, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 9m highway drive covering 271.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and State Route 140. The longest continuous stretch is about 256.4 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 256.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and State Route 140. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 108.6 miles in near I 55.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 271.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 108.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 138 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 268.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

108.6 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 North: Chicago

138 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

268.3 mi into trip | ~5h 3m 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

270.1 mi into trip | ~5h 7m in | West 31st Street

Turn left onto West 31st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

270.6 mi into trip | ~5h 8m in | South Laramie Avenue

Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Moro, IL to Cicero, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Peoria along the way.

Peoria

138 mi in | ~2h 36m | via I 55

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	256.4 mi	4h 43m
State Route 140	6.4 mi	8m
Moro Road	2.6 mi	6m
North State Route 159	1.6 mi	2m
South Cicero Avenue	1.4 mi	2m
West State Street	0.8 mi	1m
South Laramie Avenue	0.6 mi	1m
West 31st Street	0.5 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 256.4 mi, about 4h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moro, IL and Cicero, IL.

Start on West Bender Street

115 ft · 7 sec · West Bender Street

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto East Moro Drive

0.1 mi · 18 sec · East Moro Drive

Continue on Moro Road

2.6 mi · 6 min · Moro Road

Turn right onto IL 159

1.6 mi · 2 min · North State Route 159

Turn left onto IL 140

6.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 140

Continue on IL 140

0.8 mi · 1 min · West State Street

Continue on IL 140

443 ft · 13 sec · State Route 140

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Merge onto I 55

97 mi · 1 hr 44 min · I 55

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

29 mi · 31 min · I 55

Toward I 55 North: Chicago Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

130 mi · 2 hr 27 min · I 55

Toward I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec

Exit 286 Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto IL 50

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto West 31st Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · West 31st Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

Use the none lane.

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 135.6 miles from Moro, IL, or about 2h 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 256.4 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 135.6 miles or 2h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cicero, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Moro, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Moro, IL

This is one driving day of about 271.2 miles and 5h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moro, 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 55 for about 256.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 135.6 mi from Moro, IL · 2h 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IL

136 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.

Popular next leg

Bloomington, IL to Cicero, IL

128.1 mi · 2h 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.6 miles from Moro, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 256.4 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cicero, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.19 one way

$82.39 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$45.41	$90.82
premium	$4.80	$51.20	$102.39
diesel	$5.64	$60.25	$120.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	81.4	1	$28.48	$13.02
Efficient EV	67.8	0	$23.73	$10.85
EV Truck/SUV	108.5	1	$37.97	$17.36

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Moro, IL

Evening in Moro on Sunday

Local time

6:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cicero, IL

Evening in Cicero on Sunday

Local time

6:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

53°F

Bloomington, IL

136 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

10 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

5h 9m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Moro, IL to Cicero, IL covers 271.2 miles and takes about 5h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, State Route 140, Moro 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 135.6 miles from Moro, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.19 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.