How far is Cicero, IL from Aledo, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Aledo, IL is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Aledo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Aledo.
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Start on South Laramie Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Turn right onto West 31st Street
2687 ft · 1 min · West 31st Street
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Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South
2653 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
34.4 mi · 44 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
115.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island
2553 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Peoria
1427 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
158 m · 6 sec · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9.6 mi · 10 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 81: Kewanee, Cambridge
1884 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto IL 81
1.5 km · 1 min · IL 81
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Continue on South Street
2263 ft · 38 sec · South Street
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Continue on IL 81
1.2 km · 1 min · IL 81
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Turn left
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
19.4 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto South College Avenue
22 m · 1 sec · South College Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South College Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Aledo.
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 80 West
Merge slight left
115 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aledo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Aledo?
The road trip is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Ladd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Cicero and 96.4 miles from Aledo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.61 one way or $51.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cicero and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aledo.
Stop Ideas Near Ladd
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ladd.
Mendota station
Princeton
Kewanee
Plano
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Aledo. Straight-line distance: 161.24 mi (259.49 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aledo
City in Mercer County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.1997600, -90.7493100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aledo (-90.74931, 41.19976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.61 | $51.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.88 | $57.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.01 | $72.03 |
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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