How far is Cicero, IL from Genoa, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Genoa, IL is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Genoa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Genoa.
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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
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road
636 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 20 West: Lake Street
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Lake Street
5.9 mi · 10 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · West Lake Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Oak Street
1736 ft · 30 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on Oak Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Oak Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 18 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Genoa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Continue straight
12.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Cicero and Chance Rain Showers near Genoa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Genoa?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Bartlett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Cicero and 28.2 miles from Genoa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cicero and Chance Rain Showers near Genoa.
Stop Ideas Near Bartlett
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 Bartlett.
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Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Genoa. Straight-line distance: 51.27 mi (82.51 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Genoa
City in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,251 |
| Coordinates | 42.0972500, -88.6928700 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Genoa (-88.69287, 42.09725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.50 | $15.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
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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