How far is Cicero, IL from Bradley, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Bradley, IL is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.98 mi
01h 10m
Flight
48.93 mi
78.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.93 mi
Kilometers
78.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.98 mi
Kilometers
83.65 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradley
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-23T09:50
Arrive Bradley
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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

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
Matteson
IL

Village in United States of America

From Cicero
26 mi
00h 35m
To Bradley
26 mi
00h 35m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue

    10.6 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cicero Avenue

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    30.3 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Bradley, Bourbonnais

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kinzie Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kinzie Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    2280 ft · 47 sec · East Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Schuyler Avenue

    984 ft · 24 sec · South Schuyler Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    110 m · 7 sec · East Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
30.9 mi · 59%
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 20%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 13%
Kinzie Avenue
1.58 mi · 3%
South Laramie Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
West 31st Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

30.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matteson
00h 35m from Cicero
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Bradley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Matteson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Cicero and 26 miles from Bradley.

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

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Matteson

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

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

RAIL

Homewood

7 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

16 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

27 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

31 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Bradley. Straight-line distance: 48.93 mi (78.75 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Bradley

Village in Illinois, United States

Population15,132
Coordinates41.1419800, -87.8611500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Bradley (-87.86115, 41.14198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.94 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.80
3.66 gal · 13.88 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.90 $13.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.78 $15.57
Premium $4.65 $8.52 $17.03
Diesel $5.30 $9.71 $19.41

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 Bradley. The current time is 09:50:02.

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.