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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
289.14 mi
05h 25m
Flight
257.76 mi
414.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.76 mi
Kilometers
414.83 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.14 mi
Kilometers
465.32 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Sat, Apr 11, 1:38 AM CDT
Return by in Centreville
Sat, Apr 11, 7:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centreville
2026-04-10T20:13
Arrive Cicero
Sat, Apr 11, 1:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centreville
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
McLean
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Centreville
144.6 mi
02h 42m
To Cicero
144.5 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 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 Centreville and Cicero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Trendley Avenue

    575 ft · 28 sec · Trendley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 42nd Street

    1366 ft · 54 sec · South 42nd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Converse Avenue

    56 m · 9 sec · Converse Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 42nd Street

    1785 ft · 49 sec · South 42nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Missouri Avenue

    89 m · 11 sec · Old Missouri Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto New Missouri Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Missouri Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North: Chicago

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    130.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    1765 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1.4 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 Centreville 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
277 mi · 96%
I 255 North
7.94 mi · 3%
South Cicero Avenue
1.39 mi
New Missouri Avenue
0.88 mi
South Laramie Avenue
0.63 mi
South 42nd Street
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
257.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
02h 42m from Centreville
Leave By
6:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McLean and the surrounding midpoint area.
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City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.

RAIL

Lincoln

25 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

27 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

59 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centreville and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 257.76 mi (414.83 km).

Centreville

#1 Centreville

City in Illinois, United States

Population4,844
Coordinates38.5833800, -90.1251100
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Centreville (-90.12511, 38.58338)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.2 gal
38.62 L · about $38.46
Round trip
$76.93
20.4 gal · 77.24 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.3 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Centreville and Cicero. The current time is 20:13:00.

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.