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Trip from Westmont, 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

27m

Distance

13.2 mi

21 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

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

village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America

Westmont, IL

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Trip Overview

This short 13.2-mile drive from Westmont, IL to Cicero, IL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 27 minutes. With no highway driving and a low estimated fuel cost of $2, it’s an economical option for a local excursion within the Midwest region. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaged driving experience than a straight shot. You'll primarily navigate through local streets, including Ogden Avenue, 47th Street, and East Chicago Avenue. This journey is perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment or budget.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 13.2-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles on Ogden Avenue, so be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering and speed. This route involves navigating a series of city streets rather than open highways. You'll be weaving through neighborhoods and commercial areas, requiring constant attention to traffic signals and intersections. The character of the drive is defined by its urban setting and the need for active navigation.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ogden Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Cass Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Cass Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (South Garfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (East Chicago Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Cass Avenue

Turn left onto North Cass Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
3 mi into trip | ~5m in | South Garfield Avenue

Turn right onto South Garfield Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
3 mi into trip | ~5m in | East Chicago Avenue

Turn left onto East Chicago Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
7.1 mi into trip | ~15m in | Plainfield Road

Turn left onto Plainfield Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
12.6 mi into trip | ~26m in | South Laramie Avenue

Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ogden Avenue 3.7 mi 6m
47th Street 3.6 mi 8m
East Chicago Avenue 3 mi 6m
Plainfield Road 1.1 mi 2m
West 31st Street 0.7 mi 1m
South Laramie Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
North Cass Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
South Garfield Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ogden Avenue — 3.7 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Burlington Avenue

78 ft · 10 sec · West Burlington Avenue
2

Turn left onto North Cass Avenue

0.5 mi · 53 sec · North Cass Avenue
3

Turn right onto East Chicago Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · East Chicago Avenue
4

Turn right onto South Garfield Avenue

265 ft · 12 sec · South Garfield Avenue
5

Turn left onto East Chicago Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Chicago Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on 47th Street

3.6 mi · 8 min · 47th Street
7

Turn left onto Plainfield Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Road
Use the left lane.
8

Turn slight right onto US 34

3.7 mi · 6 min · Ogden Avenue
9

Turn slight right onto West 31st Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 31st Street
10

Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Arrive at destination

South Laramie Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.06 one way

$4.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.27 $4.53
premium $4.89 $2.54 $5.08
diesel $5.61 $2.91 $5.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4 0 $1.39 $0.63
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.15 $0.53
EV Truck/SUV 5.3 0 $1.85 $0.84

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Westmont, IL

Late night in Westmont on Saturday

Local time

1:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cicero, IL

Late night in Cicero on Saturday

Local time

1:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

15 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

27m 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 Westmont, IL to Cicero, IL covers 13.2 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ogden Avenue, 47th Street, East Chicago Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Westmont, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.06 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.

This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Cass Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (South Garfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (East Chicago Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Westmont, 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.

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