Origin
Olney, IL
Afternoon in Olney on Saturday
Local time
1:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olney, 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
4h 57m
Distance
239.9 mi
386 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 44m
★
6 AM
4h 57m
8 AM
5h 24m
10 AM
5h 7m
12 PM
5h 4m
3 PM
5h 8m
5 PM
5h 23m
8 PM
4h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olney, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Olney, IL to Cicero, IL covers 239.9 miles and takes about 4h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, IL 33, South Van Buren Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 152 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.51 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
119.9 miles from Olney, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 152 mi | 2h 43m |
| IL 33 | 36.3 mi | 53m |
| South Van Buren Street | 11 mi | 15m |
| Cicero Avenue | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 10.6 mi | 17m |
| County Road 1100 East | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Illinois Route 16 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 152 mi, about 2h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on South Walnut Street
156 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto West Market Street
221 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Market Street
3
Turn right onto South Kitchell Street
237 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Kitchell Street
4
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn right onto IL 130
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on IL 130
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1100 East
7
Continue on IL 130
11 mi
·
15 min
·
South Van Buren Street
8
Turn right onto IL 33; IL 130
36 mi
·
53 min
·
IL 33; IL 130
9
Turn left onto IL 16
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
10
Continue on IL 16
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Illinois Route 16
11
Continue on IL 16
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Charleston Avenue East
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
13
Merge onto I 57
152 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
·
I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
522 ft
·
17 sec
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto CH B66
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Vollmer Road
17
Turn left onto IL 50
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on IL 50
11 mi
·
17 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto West 31st Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
21
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 119.9 miles from Olney, IL, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152 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 53 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.9 miles or 2h 35m 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 57m
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 Olney, 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 Olney, IL
This is one driving day of about 239.9 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Olney, 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 152 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119.9 miles from Olney, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 238.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Kitchell Street
Turn right onto South Kitchell Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 130 / North West Street
Turn right onto IL 130 / North West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
216.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 19m 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
216.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 19m 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
238.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 55m in
|
West 31st Street
Turn left onto West 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.51 one way
$75.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.18 | $82.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $46.17 | $92.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.97 | $105.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72 | 0 | $25.19 | $11.52 |
| Efficient EV | 60 | 0 | $20.99 | $9.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96 | 1 | $33.59 | $15.35 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Saturday
Local time
1:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4h 57m 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.
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 231.6
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
239.9 mi in 4h 57m, mostly highway — 152 mi of that is on I 57.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 152 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and IL 33. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Kitchell Street.
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 239.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (South Kitchell Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (IL 130 / North West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 216.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Olney, IL to Cicero, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Vollmer Road West along the way.
Vollmer Road West
216.9 mi in
|
~4h 19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 57m. Total distance: 239.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 152 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Kitchell Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (IL 130 / North West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 216.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Cicero, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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