How far is Breese, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Breese, IL to Cicero, IL is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.3 miles (389.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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
281.21 mi
05h 19m
Flight
242.28 mi
389.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.28 mi
Kilometers
389.91 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.21 mi
Kilometers
452.57 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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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 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Sat, Apr 11, 1:06 AM CDT
Return by in Breese
Sat, Apr 11, 6:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Breese
2026-04-10T19:46
Arrive Cicero
Sat, Apr 11, 1:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Breese
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
Sadorus
IL

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

From Breese
140.7 mi
02h 39m
To Cicero
140.6 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
54°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Route 50 West

    102 m · 16 sec · Old Route 50 West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    2896 ft · 58 sec · North Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jamestown Road

    681 ft · 15 sec · Jamestown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1524 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 12th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Franklin Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto N Mine St

    1107 ft · 14 sec · N Mine St

  9. 9

    Continue on North Mine Street

    106 m · 5 sec · North Mine Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    41 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2149 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    46.6 mi · 50 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    178.5 mi · 3 hr 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

    159 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vollmer Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    10.6 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Breese 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
179 mi · 63%
North Mine Street
46.7 mi · 17%
Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 5%
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 4%
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 4%
Jamestown Road
8.47 mi · 3%
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

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
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
242.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sadorus
02h 39m from Breese
Leave By
6:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Breese and Rain Showers near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Sadorus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.7 miles from Breese and 140.6 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 242.3 miles (389.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.41 one way or $74.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sadorus

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

19 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

41 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Mattoon station

54 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

63 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Breese and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 242.28 mi (389.91 km).

Breese

#1 Breese

City in Illinois, USA; suburb of Greater St.

Population4,538
Coordinates38.6106000, -89.5270300
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Breese (-89.52703, 38.6106)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.56 L · about $37.41
Round trip
$74.82
19.84 gal · 75.12 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.41 $74.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.19 $84.38
Premium $4.65 $46.17 $92.34
Diesel $5.30 $52.62 $105.23

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Breese and Cicero. The current time is 19:46:42.

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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.