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Trip from Patton, 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 27m

Distance

189.2 mi

304 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 14m ★
6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 53m
8 PM
4h 20m

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

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Downtown Patton, IL, IL

Patton, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Patton, IL to Cicero, IL covers 189.2 miles and takes about 4h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 41, SR 63, Tri-State Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.6 miles on US 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.58 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

94.6 miles from Patton, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 41 80.6 mi 1h 45m
SR 63 58.9 mi 1h 14m
Tri-State Tollway 12.1 mi 15m
South Cicero Avenue 10.6 mi 17m
US 150 4.5 mi 6m
Old Paris Road 4.4 mi 9m
Torrence Avenue 3.7 mi 5m
Joliet Street 2.7 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 41 — 80.6 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 2250th Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · East 2250th Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto 74th Place

0.6 mi · 2 min · 74th Place
3

Turn right onto Old Paris Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Paris Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto Lower Sandford Road

258 ft · 5 sec · Lower Sandford Road
5

Continue on Old Paris Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Old Paris Road
6

Continue on West Paris Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Paris Avenue
7

Turn left onto US 150

1.6 mi · 2 min · N 3rd Street
8

Continue on US 150

4.5 mi · 6 min · US 150
9

Turn right onto Pennington Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Pennington Road
10

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 1 min · this road
11

Turn left onto SR 63

59 mi · 1 hr 14 min · SR 63
12

Continue on US 41

81 mi · 1 hr 45 min · US 41
Use the left lane.
13

Turn left onto US 30

0.1 mi · 23 sec · West Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on US 30

2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street
15

Continue on US 30

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
16

Continue on IL 83

1.8 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Dyer Road
17

Turn right onto IL 83

3.7 mi · 5 min · Torrence Avenue
Use the left lane.
18

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 80 West, I 294 North Use the slight left lane.
20

Merge onto I 80; I 294

4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

0.8 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

6.4 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 12B Toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Turn straight onto IL 50

1.2 mi · 1 min · Cicero Avenue
25

Continue on IL 50

11 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Turn left onto West 31st Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
27

Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
28

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 94.6 miles from Patton, IL, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.6 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 42 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.6 miles or 2h 14m 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 35m

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 Patton, 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 Patton, IL

This is one driving day of about 189.2 miles and 4h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Patton, 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 US 41 for about 80.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Orland Park, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orland Park, IL

95 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

Orland Park, IL to Cicero, IL

19 mi · 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Georgetown, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Watseka, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.6 miles from Patton, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.6 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lansing, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 162.2

Hours: 11 am–7:45 pm

+17084741378

Visit website

Cocula Restaurant Cicero

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cicero, Illinois

0.6 mi

Golden Bear Pancake & Crepery Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Alsip, Illinois

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Friendly Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Berwyn, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 189.2

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17084849794

Visit website

Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 162.2

Lansing, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:45 pm

+17084741378

Visit website

Cocula Restaurant Cicero

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 189.2

Cicero, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+17086520500

Visit website

Golden Bear Pancake & Crepery Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 175.7

Alsip, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+17086533454

Visit website

Liang's Garden Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 162.2

Lansing, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17084748100

Visit website

Wings Chinese Food

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 175.7

Alsip, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+17083710455

Visit website

El Faro Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.2

Chicago, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17732771155

Visit website

Jalisco Express Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.2

Cicero, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17084776561

Visit website

El Coyote Mexican Restaurant

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 175.7

Alsip, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17083895400

Visit website

Friendly Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 189.2

Berwyn, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17084849794

Visit website

Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.5

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18129172268

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 188.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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1.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | 74th Place

At end of road, turn left onto 74th Place

Navigation decision point

8
163.3 mi into trip | ~3h 48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West, I 294 North

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 80 West, I 294 North
6
169.3 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
175.7 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in

Take the exit toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12B Toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue
6
188.1 mi into trip | ~4h 25m in | West 31st Street

Turn left onto West 31st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.58 one way

$59.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.48 $64.95
premium $4.89 $36.41 $72.82
diesel $5.61 $41.77 $83.55

Estimated Tolls: $0.73

Tri-state Tollway (12.1 mi) $0.73

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.8 0 $19.87 $9.08
Efficient EV 47.3 0 $16.56 $7.57
EV Truck/SUV 75.7 0 $26.49 $12.11

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Patton, IL

Afternoon in Patton on Saturday

Local time

3:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cicero, IL

Afternoon in Cicero on Saturday

Local time

3:14 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

24 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 27m 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

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 176.2
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

189.2 mi in 4h 27m, mostly highway — 80.6 mi of that is on US 41.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.6 mi on US 41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and SR 63. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near 74th Place.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 189.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (74th Place): Navigation decision point; at 163.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 27m. Total distance: 189.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 80.6 miles on US 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.73 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cicero, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (74th Place): Navigation decision point; at 163.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 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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