How far is Cicero, IL from Dolton, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Dolton, IL is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Dolton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Dolton.
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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
8.1 mi · 13 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West 95th Street
6.2 mi · 10 min · West 95th Street
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Turn right onto South Michigan Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 127th Street
635 ft · 13 sec · East 127th Street
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
1896 ft · 43 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto South Leyden Avenue
1098 ft · 30 sec · South Leyden Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2897 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Dolton.
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.
South Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
8.07 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Dolton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Dolton?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Evergreen Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Cicero and 10.7 miles from Dolton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cicero and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Dolton.
Stop Ideas Near Evergreen Park
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 Evergreen Park.
Summit
Hammond–Whiting station
Homewood
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Dolton. Straight-line distance: 16.16 mi (26 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dolton
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 22,033 |
| Coordinates | 41.6389200, -87.6072700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dolton (-87.60727, 41.63892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
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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