Origin
Randolph, IL
Morning in Randolph on Thursday
Local time
10:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Randolph, IL to Cicero, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 39m
Distance
333.5 mi
537 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 28m
★
6 AM
6h 40m
8 AM
7h 4m
10 AM
6h 48m
12 PM
6h 46m
3 PM
6h 50m
5 PM
7h 3m
8 PM
6h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Randolph, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Randolph, IL to Cicero, IL covers 333.5 miles and takes about 6h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chester Road, Kennedy Drive, West Water Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.14 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
166.7 miles from Randolph, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 39m. Total distance: 333.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 39m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 39m drive with frequent turns across 333.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chester Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 39m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Randolph, IL to Cicero, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Road | — | — |
| Kennedy Drive | — | — |
| West Water Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| US 51 | — | — |
| Route 51 | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
| South Broadway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chester Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randolph, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on Wine Hill Road
131 ft
·
9 sec
·
Wine Hill Road
2
Turn right onto Chester Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Chester Road
3
Turn slight right
17 mi
·
29 min
4
At the end of the road, turn right
8.9 mi
·
13 min
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Drive
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
6
Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Drive
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
7
Continue on West Water Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Water Street
8
Turn left onto North Main Street
22 mi
·
26 min
·
North Main Street
9
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
10
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 51: Centralia, Ashley
12
Turn left onto United States Route 51
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
United States Route 51
13
Continue on Elm Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Elm Street
14
Continue on South Broadway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
15
Continue on County Road 180 East
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 180 East
16
Continue on South Mine Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Mine Street
17
Continue on N Mine St
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Mine St
18
Continue on North Mine Street
348 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Mine Street
19
Take the exit slight right
135 ft
·
4 sec
20
Turn right
7.8 mi
·
9 min
21
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
22
Merge slight left
47 mi
·
50 min
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
179 mi
·
3 hr 11 min
·
I 57 North: Chicago
24
Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Vollmer Road
25
Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West
522 ft
·
17 sec
·
Vollmer Road West
26
Turn right onto Vollmer Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Vollmer Road
27
Turn left onto Cicero Avenue
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Cicero Avenue
28
Continue on South Cicero Avenue
11 mi
·
17 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
29
Turn left onto West 31st Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 31st Street
30
Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.7 miles from Randolph, IL, or about 3h 19m into the drive.
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 73 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.7 miles or 3h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 28m
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 Randolph, 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 Randolph, IL
This is one driving day of about 333.5 miles and 6h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Randolph, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 166.7 mi from Randolph, IL · 3h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 166.7 miles from Randolph, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.14 one way
$104.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $57.25 | $114.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $64.18 | $128.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.63 | $147.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.1 | 1 | $35.02 | $16.01 |
| Efficient EV | 83.4 | 0 | $29.18 | $13.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.4 | 1 | $46.69 | $21.34 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Cicero, IL
Morning in Cicero on Thursday
Local time
10:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Charleston, IL
167 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
4 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
6h 39m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Randolph, IL to Cicero, IL covers 333.5 miles and takes about 6h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chester Road, Kennedy Drive, West Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166.7 miles from Randolph, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 39m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Randolph, IL to Cicero, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Randolph, IL to Cicero, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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