Origin
Westmont, IL
Morning in Westmont on Saturday
Local time
9:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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.
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 pointsThese 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.
Destination
Cicero, IL
Morning in Cicero on Saturday
Local time
9:39 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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