How far is Chemung, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Chemung, IL to Cicero, IL is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.5 mi
01h 32m
Flight
61.13 mi
98.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.13 mi
Kilometers
98.38 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.5 mi
Kilometers
124.73 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Sat, May 30, 4:40 AM CDT
Return by in Chemung
Sat, May 30, 6:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chemung
2026-05-30T03:07
Arrive Cicero
Sat, May 30, 4:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chemung
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Elgin
IL

The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.

From Chemung
37.8 mi
00h 46m
To Cicero
39.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 23

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Route 23

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Grant Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway

    33 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · East Grant Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    2239 ft · 38 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West, I 90 Toll East: Chicago, Rockford

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll East: Chicago

    2462 ft · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    25.1 mi · 27 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    17.5 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue

    1248 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    1837 ft · 44 sec · South Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road

    2665 ft · 57 sec · West Roosevelt Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 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 Chemung 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
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
25.1 mi · 32%
I 290 East
23.7 mi · 31%
State Route 23
10.6 mi · 14%
East Grant Highway
8.4 mi · 11%
South Laramie Avenue
1.39 mi · 2%
South Division Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

25.1 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
00h 46m from Chemung
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chemung 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 Chemung to Cicero?

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Chemung and 39.6 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elgin

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

31 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

40 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

42 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

47 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chemung and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 61.13 mi (98.38 km).

Chemung

#1 Chemung

Township in McHenry County, Illinois

Population8,702
Coordinates42.4153000, -88.6667700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: IL 173 (-88.666751, 42.415504)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.35 L · about $10.29
Round trip
$20.59
5.46 gal · 20.7 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.29 $20.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.61 $23.22
Premium $4.65 $12.71 $25.41
Diesel $5.30 $14.48 $28.96

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Chemung and Cicero. The current time is 03:07:48.

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.