How far is Cicero, IL from Lombard, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Lombard, IL is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
16.75 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.28 mi
21.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.28 mi
Kilometers
21.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.75 mi
Kilometers
26.95 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lombard
Sat, Apr 11, 11:38 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Sat, Apr 11, 12:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-11T11:10
Arrive Lombard
Sat, Apr 11, 11:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Bellwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Cicero
8.4 mi
00h 14m
To Lombard
8.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    2591 ft · 40 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38 West: Indiana, Roosevelt Road

    2073 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road

    3190 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Westmore Meyers Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Westmore Meyers Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Madison Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Grace Street

    1842 ft · 1 min · South Grace Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Grace Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Expressway
7.13 mi · 43%
Roosevelt Road
3.53 mi · 21%
South Laramie Avenue
1.82 mi · 11%
South Westmore Meyers Road
1 mi · 6%
East Madison Street
0.76 mi · 5%
IL 38 West
0.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
13.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellwood
00h 14m from Cicero
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Lombard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Bellwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Cicero and 8.4 miles from Lombard.

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

The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bellwood

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

7 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

20 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Lombard. Straight-line distance: 13.28 mi (21.37 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Lombard

Village in Illinois

Population43,961
Coordinates41.8800300, -88.0078400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Lombard (-88.00784, 41.88003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.45
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.22 $4.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.65 $2.75 $5.49
Diesel $5.30 $3.13 $6.26

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Lombard. The current time is 11:10:16.

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.