How far is Cicero, IL from Lakemoor, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Lakemoor, IL is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
51.48 mi
01h 10m
Flight
40.43 mi
65.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.43 mi
Kilometers
65.07 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.48 mi
Kilometers
82.85 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakemoor
Wed, Apr 15, 4:07 PM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Wed, Apr 15, 5:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-15T14:56
Arrive Lakemoor
Wed, Apr 15, 4:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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

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
Rolling Meadows
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Cicero
25.7 mi
00h 35m
To Lakemoor
25.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.4 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Cook Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Rand Road

    14.3 mi · 19 min · North Rand Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1 km · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Belvidere Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Belvidere Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 290 West
24.5 mi · 48%
North Rand Road
14.9 mi · 29%
Eisenhower Expressway
7.13 mi · 14%
West Belvidere Road
1.86 mi · 4%
South Laramie Avenue
1.82 mi · 4%
Lake Cook Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 290 West

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

15.4 mi · 00h 20m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolling Meadows
00h 35m from Cicero
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakemoor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Rolling Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Cicero and 25.7 miles from Lakemoor.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakemoor.

Stop Ideas Near Rolling Meadows

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

17 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

32 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

36 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

36 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Lakemoor. Straight-line distance: 40.43 mi (65.07 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Lakemoor

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population5,912
Coordinates42.3286300, -88.1989700
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Lakemoor (-88.19897, 42.32863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.21 $16.42
Premium $4.65 $8.98 $17.96
Diesel $5.30 $10.24 $20.47

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Lakemoor. The current time is 14:56:49.

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.