How far is Cicero, IL from Clinton, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Clinton, IL is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
153.66 mi
03h 00m
Flight
132.86 mi
213.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.86 mi
Kilometers
213.81 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.66 mi
Kilometers
247.29 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Fri, May 22, 12:10 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Fri, May 22, 3:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-05-21T21:10
Arrive Clinton
Fri, May 22, 12:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Odell
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Cicero
76.8 mi
01h 30m
To Clinton
76.9 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 31st Street

    2687 ft · 1 min · West 31st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South

    2653 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    127.8 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decatur, Bloomington

    1616 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on North 1450 East Road

    14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Woodlawn Street

    854 ft · 24 sec · West Woodlawn Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Grant Street

    2394 ft · 1 min · North Grant Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    33 m · 5 sec · West Washington Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
128 mi · 83%
North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 10%
North Walnut Street
3.72 mi · 2%
I 74 East
2.08 mi · 1%
South Central Avenue
1.72 mi · 1%
South Laramie Avenue
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

128 mi · 02h 25m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
132.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
01h 30m from Cicero
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.8 miles from Cicero and 76.9 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Odell

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

13 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

57 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 132.86 mi (213.81 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Clinton

Largest city in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States

Population6,733
Coordinates40.1536500, -88.9645300
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Clinton (-88.96453, 40.15365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.53 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.88
10.84 gal · 41.06 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.44 $40.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.05 $46.10
Premium $4.65 $25.22 $50.45
Diesel $5.30 $28.75 $57.50

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Clinton. The current time is 21:10:21.

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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.