Origin
Round Lake, IL
Morning in Round Lake on Monday
Local time
9:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Round Lake, IL to Cicero, IL
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
54.7 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
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6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Round Lake, IL
Sean Ewing
Trip Overview
The drive from Round Lake, IL to Cicero, IL covers 54.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Railroad Avenue, East Main Street, West Belvidere Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
27.4 miles from Round Lake, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 54.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Railroad Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Round Lake, IL to Cicero, IL is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Round Lake, IL to Cicero, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Belvidere Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ivanhoe Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Antioch Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Peterson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Peterson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buckley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Railroad Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake, IL and Cicero, IL.
1
Start on North Cedar Lake Road
217 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Cedar Lake Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Railroad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
3
Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left onto West Belvidere Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Belvidere Road
5
Turn right onto Ivanhoe Road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Ivanhoe Road
6
Continue on Antioch Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Antioch Road
7
Continue on Old Peterson Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Old Peterson Road
8
Continue on Peterson Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Peterson Road
9
Continue on Buckley Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Buckley Road
10
Turn right onto North Skokie Highway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Skokie Highway
11
Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Skokie Valley Road
12
Continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Skokie Highway
13
Continue on Edens Expressway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Edens Expressway
14
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Kennedy Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue
16
Continue on Kennedy Irving Park Road
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Kennedy Irving Park Road
17
Turn slight left onto West Irving Park Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Irving Park Road
18
Turn right onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pulaski Road
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
171 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
20
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North Pulaski Road
21
Turn right onto West Madison Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Madison Street
22
Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cicero Avenue
23
Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roosevelt Road
24
Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Laramie Avenue
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 27.4 miles from Round Lake, IL, or about 35m 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 54.7 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.4 miles or 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 59m
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 Round Lake, 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 Round Lake, IL
This is one driving day of about 54.7 miles and 1h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Round Lake, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.4 mi from Round Lake, IL · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 54.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Round Lake, 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
$8.31 one way
$16.62 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
| premium | $4.80 | $10.33 | $20.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Cicero, IL
Morning in Cicero on Monday
Local time
9:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
2 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
1h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Round Lake, IL to Cicero, IL covers 54.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Railroad Avenue, East Main Street, West Belvidere Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.4 miles from Round Lake, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Round Lake, IL to Cicero, IL is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Round Lake, IL to Cicero, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Round Lake, IL to Cicero, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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