How far is Chicago Heights, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago Heights, IL to Cicero, IL is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.81 mi
00h 49m
Flight
24.23 mi
39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.23 mi
Kilometers
39 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.81 mi
Kilometers
57.63 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 10:24 AM CDT
Return by in Chicago Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago Heights
2026-04-19T09:35
Arrive Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 10:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chicago Heights
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alsip
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Chicago Heights
13.9 mi
00h 24m
To Cicero
21.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago Heights and Cicero.

  1. 1

    Start on South Halsted Street

    6 m · 8 sec · South Halsted Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Halsted Street

    5 mi · 10 min · South Halsted Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West, I 294 North: Tri-State Tollway, Iowa, Wisconsin

    1382 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North: Iowa, Wisconsin

    2462 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue

    2708 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cicero Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    10.6 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago Heights 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 30%
Tri-State Tollway
8.49 mi · 24%
South Halsted Street
5.02 mi · 14%
Cicero Avenue
1.24 mi · 3%
I 80 West
0.73 mi · 2%
South Laramie Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Cicero Avenue

Continue on South Cicero Avenue

10.6 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alsip
00h 24m from Chicago Heights
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights to Cicero?

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Alsip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Chicago Heights and 21.9 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Chicago Heights and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Alsip

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

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

RAIL

Homewood

13 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

15 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

19 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

20 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago Heights and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 24.23 mi (39 km).

Chicago Heights

#1 Chicago Heights

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population28,990
Coordinates41.5061500, -87.6356000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: South Halsted Street (-87.635611, 41.50615)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.50
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.75 $9.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.65 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $5.30 $6.68 $13.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chicago Heights and Cicero. The current time is 09:35:25.

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.