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 highway-focused drive.
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
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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.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 27m highway drive covering 189.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 41 and SR 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.6 miles on US 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Effort7/10
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
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.
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 NorthUse 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 12BToward IL 50 North: Cicero AvenueUse 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.6 mi from Patton, IL
· 2h 14m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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 176.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.58 one way
$59.16 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg66 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
Morning
in Patton on Saturday
Local time
8:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cicero, IL
Morning
in Cicero on Saturday
Local time
8:24 AM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Patton, IL to Cicero, IL covers 189.2 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 41, SR 63, Tri-State Tollway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.6 miles from Patton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.58 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.
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.
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.
The route from Patton, IL to Cicero, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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.
