How far is Beecher, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Beecher, IL to Cicero, IL is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.54 mi
01h 04m
Flight
35.55 mi
57.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.55 mi
Kilometers
57.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.54 mi
Kilometers
70.07 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 12:19 AM CDT
Return by in Beecher
Thu, Apr 16, 1:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beecher
2026-04-15T23:15
Arrive Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 12:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beecher
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
East Hazel Crest
IL

Village in United States of America

From Beecher
21.7 mi
00h 32m
To Cicero
21.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dixie Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Dixie Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Calumet Expressway

    14.1 mi · 19 min · Calumet Expressway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, I 294 North, I 94 East: Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North: Iowa, Wisconsin

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue

    2708 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cicero Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    10.6 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calumet Expressway
14.1 mi · 32%
Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 27%
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 24%
Dixie Highway
3.2 mi · 7%
Cicero Avenue
1.24 mi · 3%
I 80 West
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Calumet Expressway

Continue on Calumet Expressway

14.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hazel Crest
00h 32m from Beecher
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Beecher 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 Beecher to Cicero?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Hazel Crest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Beecher and 21.7 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Hazel Crest

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Hazel Crest, 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 East Hazel Crest.

RAIL

Homewood

2 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

14 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

18 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
BUS

Gary, IN

26 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beecher and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 35.55 mi (57.22 km).

Beecher

#1 Beecher

City in United States of America

Population4,385
Coordinates41.3405900, -87.6214300
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Beecher (-87.62143, 41.34059)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.82 L · about $5.81
Round trip
$11.61
3.08 gal · 11.64 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.81 $11.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.65 $7.17 $14.33
Diesel $5.30 $8.17 $16.34

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 Beecher and Cicero. The current time is 23:15:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.