How far is Cicero, IL from Gages Lake, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Gages Lake, IL is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
45.07 mi
01h 06m
Flight
36.88 mi
59.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.88 mi
Kilometers
59.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.07 mi
Kilometers
72.53 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gages Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 11:10 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-19T10:04
Arrive Gages Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 11:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Glencoe
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Cicero
22.6 mi
00h 33m
To Gages Lake
22.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Gages Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    2662 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Pulaski Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Irving Park Road

    1004 ft · 21 sec · West Irving Park Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Kennedy Irving Park Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue

    120 m · 20 sec · North Keeler Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West, I 94 West

    806 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    2640 ft · 41 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Skokie Highway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · South Skokie Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 120 West

    1308 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Belvidere Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Belvidere Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hunt Club Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hunt Club Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Gages Lake Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Gages Lake Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Mill Road

    114 m · 14 sec · North Mill Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Kewaunee Drive

    550 ft · 24 sec · West Kewaunee Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Kewaunee Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
13.5 mi · 30%
South Skokie Highway
8.49 mi · 19%
Skokie Highway
3.84 mi · 9%
Belvidere Road
3.71 mi · 8%
Skokie Valley Road
3.38 mi · 7%
South Pulaski Road
2.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Edens Expressway

Continue on Edens Expressway

13.5 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glencoe
00h 33m from Cicero
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Gages Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Gages Lake?

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Glencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Cicero and 22.6 miles from Gages Lake.

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

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cicero and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Gages Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Glencoe

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

30 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

37 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

38 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Gages Lake. Straight-line distance: 36.88 mi (59.35 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gages Lake

Census designated place

Population10,198
Coordinates42.3516900, -87.9825800
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Gages Lake (-87.98258, 42.35169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.65 $7.40 $14.80
Diesel $5.30 $8.43 $16.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Gages Lake. The current time is 10:04:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.