How far is Cicero, IL from Buffalo Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Buffalo Grove, IL is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Buffalo Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Buffalo Grove.
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Start on South Laramie Avenue
4.9 mi · 12 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
2759 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
3.6 mi · 8 min · North Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Goodman Street
83 m · 10 sec · West Goodman Street
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
1733 ft · 54 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto North Elston Avenue
98 m · 10 sec · North Elston Avenue
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
6.8 mi · 10 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto East Dundee Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Dundee Road
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Turn right onto McHenry Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · McHenry Road
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Turn left onto Weiland Road
699 ft · 17 sec · Weiland Road
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Turn slight right
48 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Buffalo Grove Road
48 m · 8 sec · South Buffalo Grove Road
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Turn right onto Aptakisic Road
18 m · 3 sec · Aptakisic Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aptakisic Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Buffalo Grove.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Milwaukee Avenue
Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
6.75 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cicero and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Buffalo Grove?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Niles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Cicero and 13 miles from Buffalo Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cicero and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Niles
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 Niles.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Buffalo Grove. Straight-line distance: 23.62 mi (38.02 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo Grove
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 41,496 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514100, -87.9597900 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo Grove (-87.95979, 42.15141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
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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