How far is Cicero, IL from Danville, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Danville, IL is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.9 mi
03h 10m
Flight
119.09 mi
191.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.09 mi
Kilometers
191.66 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.9 mi
Kilometers
212.27 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:43 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Sat, Apr 18, 8:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-18T02:33
Arrive Danville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cicero
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Anne
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Cicero
66 mi
01h 35m
To Danville
65.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence

    1374 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Court Street

    5.9 mi · 9 min · East Court Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South State Route 1

    6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1

  11. 11

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    1808 ft · 33 sec · North Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto E 7000S Road

    2797 ft · 47 sec · E 7000S Road

  13. 13

    Continue on S 7000E Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North 2100 E Road

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North 2100 East Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walnut Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · West Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
34.6 mi · 26%
North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi · 11%
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 8%
South State Route 1
6.72 mi · 5%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 5%
East Court Street
5.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

45.6 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Anne
01h 35m from Cicero
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Saint Anne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Cicero and 65.9 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms near Danville.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Anne

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

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

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Kankakee

16 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Rensselaer

48 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Dyer station

55 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Danville. Straight-line distance: 119.09 mi (191.66 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Danville

City in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Population30,106
Coordinates40.1244800, -87.6300200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Danville (-87.63002, 40.12448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.62 L · about $17.54
Round trip
$35.07
9.3 gal · 35.24 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.54 $35.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.78 $39.55
Premium $4.65 $21.64 $43.28
Diesel $5.30 $24.66 $49.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Danville. The current time is 02:33:39.

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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.