How far is Cicero, IL from Harwood Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Harwood Heights, IL is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Macon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Harwood Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Harwood Heights.
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Start on South Laramie Avenue
4.9 mi · 12 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
2759 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
3.4 mi · 7 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue
2665 ft · 58 sec · West Lawrence Avenue
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Turn right onto North Austin Avenue
128 m · 11 sec · North Austin Avenue
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Turn left onto West Gunnison Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Gunnison Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Harlem Avenue
110 m · 16 sec · North Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lawrence Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · West Lawrence Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lawrence Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Harwood 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.
South Laramie Avenue
Start on South Laramie Avenue
4.93 mi · 00h 12m
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 Harwood Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Harwood Heights?
The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Cicero and 5.5 miles from Harwood Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Harwood Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Austin
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 Austin.
Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Harwood Heights. Straight-line distance: 8.85 mi (14.24 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harwood Heights
Village in United States of America
| Population | 8,236 |
| Coordinates | 41.9672500, -87.8075600 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harwood Heights (-87.80756, 41.96725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
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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