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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.27 mi
01h 23m
Flight
51.27 mi
82.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.27 mi
Kilometers
82.51 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.27 mi
Kilometers
90.55 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Genoa
Tue, May 5, 10:43 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Tue, May 5, 12:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-05-05T09:19
Arrive Genoa
Tue, May 5, 10:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bartlett
IL

Village in United States of America

From Cicero
28.1 mi
00h 41m
To Genoa
28.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Laramie Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Flournoy Street

    2653 ft · 55 sec · West Flournoy Street

  3. 3

    Continue on I 290 West

    876 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road

    636 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 20 West: Lake Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Lake Street

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lake Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Lake Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · West Lake Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Oak Street

    1736 ft · 30 sec · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Oak Street

  16. 16

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 32%
Eisenhower Expressway
7.13 mi · 13%
Lake Street
6.73 mi · 12%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
5.54 mi · 10%
US 20 West
5.39 mi · 10%
West Lake Street
5.19 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bartlett
00h 41m from Cicero
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Naperville

24 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

33 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

33 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 Genoa. Straight-line distance: 51.27 mi (82.51 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Genoa

City in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States

Population5,251
Coordinates42.0972500, -88.6928700
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Genoa (-88.69287, 42.09725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.01
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Genoa. The current time is 09:19:48.

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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.