How far is Carterville, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Carterville, IL to Cicero, IL is about 330 miles (531.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Douglas County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carterville and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carterville and Cicero.
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Start on West Grand Avenue
11 m · 3 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto South Division Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Division Street
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Turn left onto IL-13
3.1 mi · 4 min · IL-13
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Continue on West Deyoung Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · West Deyoung Street
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Take the exit slight left
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
41.3 mi · 45 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
178.5 mi · 3 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road
1475 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West
159 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Vollmer Road
1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road
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Turn left onto Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue
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Continue on South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West 31st Street
2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street
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Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carterville and Cicero.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carterville 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 Carterville to Cicero?
The road trip is about 330 miles (531.1 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.7 miles from Carterville and 170.3 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.89 one way or $87.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carterville and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Arcola
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcola.
Mattoon station
Illinois Terminal
Effingham
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carterville and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 290.88 mi (468.13 km).
#1 Carterville
City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,834 |
| Coordinates | 37.7600500, -89.0773000 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $43.89 | $87.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.50 | $99.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.17 | $108.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.74 | $123.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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