How far is Cicero, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Cicero, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.72 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25.74 mi
41.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.74 mi
Kilometers
41.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.72 mi
Kilometers
54.27 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Tue, May 5, 12:12 PM EDT
Return by in Cicero
Tue, May 5, 12:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-05-05T11:26
Arrive Indianapolis
Tue, May 5, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cicero
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fishers
IN

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

From Cicero
14.5 mi
00h 22m
To Indianapolis
19.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Brinton Street

    11 m · 7 sec · East Brinton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Peru Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Peru Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cicero Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Cicero Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Conner Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Conner Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto IN-37

    6.5 mi · 9 min · IN-37

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

    1215 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 7 min · North Meridian Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Monument Circle

    112 m · 47 sec · Monument Circle

  14. 14

    Turn left

    23 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Indianapolis.

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
10.1 mi · 30%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 19%
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
2.96 mi · 9%
Cicero Road
2.95 mi · 9%
South Peru Street
2.5 mi · 7%
North Meridian Street
2.42 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

IN-37

Turn right onto IN-37

6.53 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fishers
00h 22m from Cicero
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fishers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Cicero and 19.2 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Fishers

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 Fishers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.7 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 6 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 1.4 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

76 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 25.74 mi (41.42 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,999
Coordinates40.1239300, -86.0133200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Indianapolis

#2 Indianapolis

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Population877,903
Coordinates39.7683800, -86.1580400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Brinton Street (-86.013321, 40.123843)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.97
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.49 $8.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.65 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.30 $6.31 $12.62

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 Indiana · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Indianapolis. The current time is 11:26:53.

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.