How far is Burnham, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Burnham, IL to Cicero, IL is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.36 mi
00h 40m
Flight
17.53 mi
28.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.53 mi
Kilometers
28.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.36 mi
Kilometers
42.43 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM CDT
Return by in Burnham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burnham
2026-04-23T01:34
Arrive Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Burnham
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
South Chicago
IL

Former township in Cook County, Illinois

From Burnham
13.2 mi
00h 20m
To Cicero
13.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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 Burnham and Cicero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Marquette Avenue

    626 ft · 30 sec · South Marquette Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 142nd Street

    102 m · 17 sec · East 142nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Saginaw Avenue

    1324 ft · 1 min · South Saginaw Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 140th Street

    103 m · 19 sec · 140th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Torrence Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Torrence Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East 130th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East 130th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West: Chicago

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bishop Ford Freeway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: St Louis

    3199 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Stevenson Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    1530 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnham 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
5.63 mi · 21%
Bishop Ford Freeway
5.55 mi · 21%
Stevenson Expressway
5.07 mi · 19%
Dan Ryan Expressway
3.33 mi · 13%
East 130th Street
1.39 mi · 5%
South Cicero Avenue
1.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

5.63 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Chicago
00h 20m from Burnham
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Burnham 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 Burnham to Cicero?

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Burnham and 13.2 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Chicago

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

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

RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

6 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

17 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Homewood

22 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

22 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burnham and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 17.53 mi (28.21 km).

Burnham

#1 Burnham

Village in Illinois

Population4,040
Coordinates41.6389200, -87.5567100
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Burnham (-87.55671, 41.63892)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.52 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.01
1.86 gal · 7.04 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.51 $7.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.65 $4.33 $8.66
Diesel $5.30 $4.93 $9.87

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 Burnham and Cicero. The current time is 01:34:15.

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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.