How far is Cicero, IL from Glencoe, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Glencoe, IL is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25 mi
00h 41m
Flight
20 mi
32.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20 mi
Kilometers
32.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25 mi
Kilometers
40.23 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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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 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glencoe
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-23T06:15
Arrive Glencoe
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cicero
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lincolnwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Cicero
12.5 mi
00h 20m
To Glencoe
12.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Glencoe.

  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

    13.2 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Dundee Road East

    648 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Dundee Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Dundee Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Bay Road

    1831 ft · 60 sec · Green Bay Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    17 m · 8 sec · Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
13.2 mi · 53%
South Pulaski Road
2.9 mi · 12%
North Pulaski Road
2.14 mi · 9%
South Laramie Avenue
1.39 mi · 6%
Dundee Road
1.31 mi · 5%
West Madison Street
1.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Edens Expressway

Continue on Edens Expressway

13.2 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnwood
00h 20m from Cicero
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Glencoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Glencoe?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Cicero and 12.5 miles from Glencoe.

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

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Glencoe.

Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

10 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

16 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Glencoe. Straight-line distance: 20 mi (32.19 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Glencoe

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population8,747
Coordinates42.1350300, -87.7581200
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Glencoe (-87.75812, 42.13503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.32
Round trip
$6.64
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.32 $6.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.74 $7.49
Premium $4.65 $4.10 $8.19
Diesel $5.30 $4.67 $9.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Glencoe. The current time is 06:15:39.

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.