How far is Abingdon, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Abingdon, IL to Cicero, IL is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.64 mi
03h 53m
Flight
155.07 mi
249.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.07 mi
Kilometers
249.56 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.64 mi
Kilometers
326.11 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Sat, Apr 18, 4:52 PM CDT
Return by in Abingdon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abingdon
2026-04-18T12:59
Arrive Cicero
Sat, Apr 18, 4:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abingdon
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hollowayville
IL

Village in the United States

From Abingdon
101.2 mi
01h 56m
To Cicero
101.5 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abingdon and Cicero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abingdon and Cicero.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pearl Street

    25 m · 9 sec · West Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Monroe Street

    9.9 mi · 15 min · North Monroe Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1528 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    31.5 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago

    3164 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    115.7 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    1765 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abingdon and Cicero.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
116 mi · 57%
I 55 North
36.5 mi · 18%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
36.4 mi · 18%
North Monroe Street
9.95 mi · 5%
South Cicero Avenue
1.39 mi · 1%
South Laramie Avenue
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
155.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hollowayville
01h 56m from Abingdon
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Abingdon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abingdon to Cicero?

The road trip is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km) and usually takes 03h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hollowayville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Abingdon and 101.5 miles from Cicero.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Abingdon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Hollowayville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hollowayville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hollowayville.

RAIL

Princeton

14 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

25 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

54 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Plano

71 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abingdon and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 155.07 mi (249.56 km).

Abingdon

#1 Abingdon

City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America

Population3,008
Coordinates40.8044800, -90.4018000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Abingdon (-90.4018, 40.80448)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.07 L · about $26.96
Round trip
$53.93
14.3 gal · 54.14 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.96 $53.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.41 $60.82
Premium $4.65 $33.28 $66.55
Diesel $5.30 $37.92 $75.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Abingdon and Cicero. The current time is 12:59:12.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.