How far is Cicero, IL from Lincolnwood, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Lincolnwood, IL is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.53 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.05 mi
17.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.05 mi
Kilometers
17.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.53 mi
Kilometers
20.17 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnwood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 8:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-19T08:09
Arrive Lincolnwood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cicero
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Austin
IL

Township in Macon County, Illinois

From Cicero
6.3 mi
00h 12m
To Lincolnwood
6.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.1 mi · 10 min · North Pulaski Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Crawford Avenue

    2292 ft · 48 sec · Crawford Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    157 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Pratt Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · West Pratt Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pratt Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Pulaski Road
5.15 mi · 41%
South Pulaski Road
2.9 mi · 23%
South Laramie Avenue
1.39 mi · 11%
West Madison Street
1.01 mi · 8%
South Cicero Avenue
1.01 mi · 8%
West Roosevelt Road
0.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Pulaski Road

Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

5.15 mi · 00h 10m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
00h 12m from Cicero
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Lincolnwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 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 6.3 miles from Cicero and 6.3 miles from Lincolnwood.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Austin

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

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

RAIL

Chicago Union Station

10 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

11 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

12 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Glenview station

21 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Lincolnwood. Straight-line distance: 11.05 mi (17.78 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Lincolnwood

Village in United States of America

Population12,091
Coordinates42.0044800, -87.7300600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Lincolnwood (-87.73006, 42.00448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.32
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.66 $3.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.87 $3.74
Premium $4.65 $2.05 $4.10
Diesel $5.30 $2.33 $4.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Lincolnwood. The current time is 08:09:29.

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.