How far is Bradley, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Bradley, IL to Cicero, IL is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
62.38 mi
01h 10m
Flight
48.93 mi
78.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.93 mi
Kilometers
78.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.38 mi
Kilometers
100.39 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM CDT
Return by in Bradley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradley
2026-04-23T06:27
Arrive Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradley
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
Richton Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Bradley
26 mi
00h 35m
To Cicero
36.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Bradley and Cicero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    110 m · 15 sec · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Schuyler Avenue

    984 ft · 20 sec · South Schuyler Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    2280 ft · 53 sec · East Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kinzie Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Kinzie Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I-57 North: Chicago

    1280 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

    159 m · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Vollmer Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    10.6 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
26.4 mi · 42%
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 17%
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 17%
Kinzie Avenue
1.76 mi · 3%
Vollmer Road
0.64 mi · 1%
South Laramie Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 28m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richton Park
00h 35m from Bradley
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bradley 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 Bradley to Cicero?

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Richton Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Bradley and 36.3 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bradley and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Richton Park

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

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

RAIL

Homewood

9 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

16 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

28 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

32 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradley and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 48.93 mi (78.75 km).

Bradley

#1 Bradley

Village in Illinois, United States

Population15,132
Coordinates41.1419800, -87.8611500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Street (-87.861149, 41.141985)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.33 L · about $8.30
Round trip
$16.59
4.4 gal · 16.66 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.30 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.36 $18.71
Premium $4.65 $10.24 $20.48
Diesel $5.30 $11.67 $23.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradley and Cicero. The current time is 06:27:47.

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.