How far is Aledo, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Aledo, IL to Cicero, IL is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
193.54 mi
03h 50m
Flight
161.24 mi
259.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.24 mi
Kilometers
259.49 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.54 mi
Kilometers
311.47 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 11:47 AM CDT
Return by in Aledo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aledo
2026-04-23T07:56
Arrive Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 11:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aledo
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Ladd
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Aledo
96.6 mi
01h 55m
To Cicero
96.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South College Avenue

    22 m · 5 sec · South College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on IL 17

    14.1 mi · 21 min · IL 17

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto IL 81

    1.2 km · 1 min · IL 81

  7. 7

    Continue on South Street

    2263 ft · 38 sec · South Street

  8. 8

    Continue on IL 81

    1.2 mi · 2 min · IL 81

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    9.4 mi · 10 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago

    3164 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    115.7 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 46 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    1765 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aledo 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
116 mi · 60%
I 55 North
36.5 mi · 19%
IL 17
14.1 mi · 7%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9.37 mi · 5%
West Main Street
3.69 mi · 2%
IL 81
1.94 mi · 1%
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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
161.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ladd
01h 55m from Aledo
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aledo and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Ladd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Aledo and 96.9 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aledo and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Ladd

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ladd, 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 Ladd.

RAIL

Mendota station

20 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

20 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Kewanee

61 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Plano

65 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aledo and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 161.24 mi (259.49 km).

Aledo

#1 Aledo

City in Mercer County, Illinois, United States

Population3,383
Coordinates41.1997600, -90.7493100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Aledo (-90.74931, 41.19976)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.85 L · about $25.76
Round trip
$51.51
13.66 gal · 51.7 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.76 $51.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.05 $58.10
Premium $4.65 $31.79 $63.57
Diesel $5.30 $36.23 $72.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aledo and Cicero. The current time is 07:56:22.

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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.