How far is Anna, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Anna, IL to Cicero, IL is about 341.1 miles (549 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 313.2 miles (504.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
341.12 mi
06h 22m
Flight
313.21 mi
504.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
313.21 mi
Kilometers
504.07 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.12 mi
Kilometers
548.98 km
Drive Time
06h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 3:09 PM CDT
Return by in Anna
Thu, Apr 16, 9:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anna
2026-04-16T08:46
Arrive Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 3:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anna
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Humboldt
IL

Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America

From Anna
170.7 mi
03h 11m
To Cicero
170.4 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Vienna Street

    5.8 mi · 8 min · East Vienna Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 770N

    1338 ft · 28 sec · 770N

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1462 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    178.5 mi · 3 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

    159 m · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Vollmer Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    10.6 mi · 17 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 Anna and Cicero.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
179 mi · 52%
Ken Gray Expressway
133 mi · 39%
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 3%
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 3%
East Vienna Street
5.76 mi · 2%
Vollmer Road
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

179 mi · 03h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
313.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Humboldt
03h 11m from Anna
Leave By
11:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Anna and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 341.1 miles (549 km) and usually takes 06h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.7 miles from Anna and 170.4 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 313.2 miles (504.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.40 one way or $90.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Anna and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Humboldt

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

14 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

57 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

57 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

80 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anna and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 313.21 mi (504.07 km).

Anna

#1 Anna

City in Union County, Illinois, United States

Population4,059
Coordinates37.4603300, -89.2470300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Anna (-89.24703, 37.46033)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 549 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.04 gal
45.57 L · about $45.40
Round trip
$90.81
24.08 gal · 91.14 L
Estimated CO2
107 kg one way
Round trip: 214 kg / 472 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.40 $90.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.21 $102.41
Premium $4.65 $56.03 $112.07
Diesel $5.30 $63.86 $127.72

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Anna and Cicero. The current time is 08:46:58.

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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.