How far is Cicero, IL from Bourbon, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Bourbon, IL is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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.
Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Bourbon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Bourbon.
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Start on South Laramie Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Turn left onto West 31st Street
2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Cicero Avenue
6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
126.1 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Tolono, Pesotum, Tuscola
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight
8 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
825 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 950 North
3.5 mi · 5 min · County Road 950 North
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Turn left onto North County Road 590 East
1.6 mi · 6 min · North County Road 590 East
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Continue on North County Road 560 East
116 m · 17 sec · North County Road 560 East
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Continue on North County Road 540 East
2707 ft · 2 min · North County Road 540 East
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Turn right onto County Highway 16
1.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 16
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Continue on North County Road 475 East
1278 ft · 56 sec · North County Road 475 East
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Continue on North County Road 490 East
137 m · 21 sec · North County Road 490 East
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Continue on County Road 490E
42 m · 6 sec · County Road 490E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 490E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Bourbon.
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 57 South
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bourbon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Bourbon?
The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Gilman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Cicero and 80.3 miles from Bourbon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bourbon.
Stop Ideas Near Gilman
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 Gilman.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Bourbon. Straight-line distance: 148.73 mi (239.36 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bourbon
Township in Douglas County, Illinois
| Population | 4,061 |
| Coordinates | 39.7455900, -88.3789400 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bourbon (-88.37894, 39.74559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.38 | $42.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.11 | $48.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.39 | $52.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.07 | $60.15 |
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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