How far is Centreville, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Centreville, IL to Cicero, IL is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centreville and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centreville and Cicero.
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Start on Trendley Avenue
575 ft · 28 sec · Trendley Avenue
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Turn right onto South 42nd Street
1366 ft · 54 sec · South 42nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Converse Avenue
56 m · 9 sec · Converse Avenue
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Turn right onto South 42nd Street
1785 ft · 49 sec · South 42nd Street
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Turn left onto Old Missouri Avenue
89 m · 11 sec · Old Missouri Avenue
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Turn right onto New Missouri Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · New Missouri Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North: Chicago
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
130.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
1765 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 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 Centreville and Cicero.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
130 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Centreville 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 Centreville to Cicero?
The road trip is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.6 miles from Centreville and 144.5 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 6:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.46 one way or $76.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Centreville and Rain Showers near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near McLean
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centreville and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 257.76 mi (414.83 km).
#1 Centreville
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 4,844 |
| Coordinates | 38.5833800, -90.1251100 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.46 | $76.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.38 | $86.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.47 | $94.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.10 | $108.20 |
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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