How far is Cicero, IL from Belvidere, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Belvidere, IL is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
71.87 mi
01h 31m
Flight
62.96 mi
101.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.96 mi
Kilometers
101.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.87 mi
Kilometers
115.67 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belvidere
Wed, Apr 22, 4:23 PM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Wed, Apr 22, 5:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-22T14:51
Arrive Belvidere
Wed, Apr 22, 4:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
East Dundee
IL

Village in United States of America

From Cicero
35.9 mi
00h 45m
To Belvidere
36 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Laramie Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Flournoy Street

    2653 ft · 55 sec · West Flournoy Street

  3. 3

    Continue on I 290 West

    876 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee

    14.5 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Higgins Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Meacham Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Meacham Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    2759 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    41.3 mi · 44 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Belvidere

    2210 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Belvidere

    737 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    88 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Genoa Road

    1844 ft · 38 sec · Genoa Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Belvidere Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Belvidere Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Logan Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Logan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Perry Street

    18 m · 3 sec · East Perry Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Perry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
41.9 mi · 58%
I 290 West
14.7 mi · 20%
Eisenhower Expressway
7.13 mi · 10%
South Laramie Avenue
1.82 mi · 3%
North Meacham Road
1.44 mi · 2%
East Higgins Road
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

41.3 mi · 00h 44m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dundee
00h 45m from Cicero
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Sunny near Belvidere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

East Dundee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Cicero and 36 miles from Belvidere.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Dundee

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

37 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

39 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

46 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

51 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Belvidere. Straight-line distance: 62.96 mi (101.33 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Belvidere

City in Illinois

Population24,731
Coordinates42.2639100, -88.8442700
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Belvidere (-88.84427, 42.26391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.6 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.08 gal · 19.2 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.61
Premium $4.65 $11.82 $23.64
Diesel $5.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Belvidere. The current time is 14:51:53.

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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.