How far is Cicero, IL from Fox River Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Fox River Grove, IL is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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 01h 03m.
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.
Village in Illinois, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Fox River Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Fox River Grove.
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Start on South Laramie Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Turn left onto West Flournoy Street
2653 ft · 55 sec · West Flournoy Street
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Continue on I 290 West
876 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
15.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road
1873 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Kirchoff Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Kirchoff Road
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Turn right onto South Plum Grove Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Plum Grove Road
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Turn left onto West Colfax Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Colfax Street
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Continue on Sterling Avenue
136 m · 20 sec · Sterling Avenue
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Turn left onto West Northwest Highway
9.4 mi · 15 min · West Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto Lucille Avenue
553 ft · 21 sec · Lucille Avenue
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Turn right onto Glenice Parkway
866 ft · 38 sec · Glenice Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive
531 ft · 23 sec · Skyline Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Skyline Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Fox River Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 290 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
15.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 leaving Cicero and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fox River Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Fox River Grove?
The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Cicero and 20.9 miles from Fox River Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cicero and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fox River Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Itasca
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 Itasca.
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La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Fox River Grove. Straight-line distance: 34.08 mi (54.85 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fox River Grove
City in United States of America
| Population | 4,518 |
| Coordinates | 42.2008600, -88.2145300 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fox River Grove (-88.21453, 42.20086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
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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