How far is Cicero, IL from Glendale Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Glendale Heights, IL is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Glendale Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Glendale Heights.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saint Charles Road
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Saint Charles Road
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto East Saint Charles Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Saint Charles Road
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Take the ramp right
54 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kingery Highway
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Turn left onto North Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn slight right
126 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Glen Ellyn Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Glen Ellyn Road
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Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
843 ft · 42 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · Highland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Glendale Heights.
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.
Eisenhower Expressway
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
7.13 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Glendale Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Glendale Heights?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Cicero and 10.4 miles from Glendale Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Glendale Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
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 Hillside.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Glendale Heights. Straight-line distance: 16.69 mi (26.86 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glendale Heights
Town
| Population | 33,351 |
| Coordinates | 41.9146000, -88.0648600 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glendale Heights (-88.06486, 41.9146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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