How far is Cicero, IL from Antioch, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Antioch, IL is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
56.46 mi
01h 19m
Flight
47.02 mi
75.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.02 mi
Kilometers
75.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.46 mi
Kilometers
90.87 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Antioch
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 PM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-23T12:42
Arrive Antioch
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cicero
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
Highwood
IL

City in Illinois

From Cicero
28.2 mi
00h 39m
To Antioch
28.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    2662 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Pulaski Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Irving Park Road

    1004 ft · 21 sec · West Irving Park Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Kennedy Irving Park Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue

    120 m · 20 sec · North Keeler Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West, I 94 West

    806 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    2640 ft · 41 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Skokie Highway

    17.7 mi · 22 min · South Skokie Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rosecrans Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Rosecrans Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2412 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Skokie Highway
17.7 mi · 31%
Edens Expressway
13.5 mi · 24%
Rosecrans Road
7.6 mi · 13%
Skokie Highway
3.84 mi · 7%
Skokie Valley Road
3.38 mi · 6%
South Pulaski Road
2.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Skokie Highway

Continue on South Skokie Highway

17.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highwood
00h 39m from Cicero
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Antioch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Highwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Cicero and 28.2 miles from Antioch.

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

The direct path is about 47 miles (75.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Highwood

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

14 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

38 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

43 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

45 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Antioch. Straight-line distance: 47.02 mi (75.67 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Antioch

#2 Antioch

Town in the American state of Illinois

Population14,174
Coordinates42.4772400, -88.0956400
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Antioch (-88.09564, 42.47724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.54 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.01
3.98 gal · 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.50 $15.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.46 $16.93
Premium $4.65 $9.26 $18.52
Diesel $5.30 $10.55 $21.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Antioch. The current time is 12:42:39.

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.