How far is Cicero, IL from Highland Park, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Highland Park, IL is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Highland Park.
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Start on South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
2662 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road
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Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Pulaski Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road
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Turn left onto West Irving Park Road
1004 ft · 21 sec · West Irving Park Road
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Turn slight right onto Kennedy Irving Park Road
119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road
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Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue
120 m · 20 sec · North Keeler Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 West, I 94 West
806 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
2640 ft · 41 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
13.5 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Skokie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue East
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Deerfield Road
617 ft · 14 sec · Deerfield Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Green Bay Road
1185 ft · 26 sec · Green Bay Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Bay Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Highland Park.
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.
Edens Expressway
Continue on Edens Expressway
13.5 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Highland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 13.9 miles from Cicero and 13.9 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood
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 Lincolnwood.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 23.34 mi (37.57 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Park
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 29,427 |
| Coordinates | 42.1816900, -87.8003400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Park (-87.80034, 42.18169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
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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