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Trip from Woodridge, 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

34m

Distance

21.6 mi

35 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

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suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

Woodridge, IL

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Trip Overview

Woodridge, IL to Cicero, IL is 21.6 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Adlai Stevenson Expressway and South Cicero Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Illinois, connecting two Midwest communities. Expect a mixed driving experience that's more about getting from point A to point B efficiently than scenic detours. It's a perfect option if you're looking for a quick trip with minimal fuss, easily completed within a single day without any overnight stays.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

This drive features a 53% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads like the Adlai Stevenson Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 11.5 miles on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, offering a period of consistent speed. The route begins with some local roads before transitioning to the expressway, and then you'll likely navigate surface streets as you approach Cicero. It's a practical, mixed drive that balances efficient travel with the realities of urban and suburban navigation.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 75th Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.2 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 75th Street

Turn right onto 75th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
6.9 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
7.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.7 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 286 Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
6
20.4 mi into trip | ~32m in | West 31st Street

Turn left onto West 31st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 11.5 mi 15m
75th Street 5.5 mi 10m
South Cicero Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
Kingery Highway 0.8 mi 1m
South Laramie Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
West 31st Street 0.5 mi <1m
Woodridge Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 11.5 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Woodridge Drive

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Woodridge Drive
2

Turn right onto 75th Street

5.5 mi · 10 min · 75th Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn right onto IL 83

0.8 mi · 1 min · Kingery Highway
Use the right lane.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
6

Merge onto I 55

12 mi · 15 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec
Exit 286 Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto IL 50

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue
9

Turn left onto West 31st Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
11

Arrive at destination

South Laramie Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.38 one way

$6.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.71 $7.42
premium $4.89 $4.16 $8.31
diesel $5.61 $4.77 $9.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.27 $1.04
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.89 $0.86
EV Truck/SUV 8.6 0 $3.02 $1.38

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Woodridge, IL

Morning in Woodridge on Saturday

Local time

9:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Cloudy

WNW 15 to 20 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:50AM CDT until April 21 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:48AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Cicero, IL

Morning in Cicero on Saturday

Local time

9:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

WNW 15 to 20 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:50AM CDT until April 21 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:48AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

34m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Woodridge, IL to Cicero, IL covers 21.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, 75th Street, South Cicero Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Woodridge, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.38 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.2 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Woodridge, 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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