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Trip from Worth, IL to Cicero, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

21m

Distance

13.2 mi

21 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m

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

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Downtown Worth, IL, IL

Worth, IL

Federica The Puglia Diaries PH

Trip Overview

The drive from Worth, IL to Cicero, IL covers 13.2 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Cicero Avenue, Southwest Highway, West 93rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on South Cicero Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.06 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

6.6 miles from Worth, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 13.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Cicero Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 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 around 0.6 miles in near Southwest Highway.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Southwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (West 31st Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest Highway

Turn right onto Southwest Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
4.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue

Turn left onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
12.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | West 31st Street

Turn left onto West 31st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
12.6 mi into trip | ~20m in | South Laramie Avenue

Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Cicero Avenue 7.8 mi 12m
Southwest Highway 2.5 mi 3m
West 93rd Street 1.2 mi 1m
South Laramie Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Harlem Avenue 0.6 mi <1m
West 31st Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Cicero Avenue — 7.8 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on IL 43

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Harlem Avenue
2

Turn right onto Southwest Highway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Highway
Use the right lane.
3

Continue on West 93rd Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · West 93rd Street
4

Turn left onto IL 50

7.8 mi · 12 min · South Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Turn left onto West 31st Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
7

Arrive at destination

South Laramie Avenue

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 6.6 miles from Worth, IL, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.8 miles.

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 13 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 6.6 miles or 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 18m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Worth, IL.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Worth, IL

This is one driving day of about 13.2 miles and 21m.

At 13.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on South Cicero Avenue for about 7.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.6 mi from Worth, IL · 10m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Berwyn, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Berwyn, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.6 miles from Worth, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cicero, IL

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cicero, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

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 13, 2026

Origin

Worth, IL

Late night in Worth on Thursday

Local time

12:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 34% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 2:54PM EDT until April 14 at 4:46AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:50AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Cicero, IL

Late night in Cicero on Thursday

Local time

12:24 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

24 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

21m 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 Worth, IL to Cicero, IL covers 13.2 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Cicero Avenue, Southwest Highway, West 93rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Worth, 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 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Southwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (West 31st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Worth, IL to Cicero, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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