How far is Cicero, IL from Marengo, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Marengo, IL is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Marengo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Marengo.
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Start on South Laramie Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Turn left onto West Flournoy Street
2653 ft · 55 sec · West Flournoy Street
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Continue on I 290 West
876 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
14.5 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
1888 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto East Higgins Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Higgins Road
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Turn right onto North Meacham Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Meacham Road
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Turn left onto I 90 Toll West: Rockford
2759 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
24.7 mi · 26 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Hampshire, Marengo
2399 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
2537 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Grant Highway
1.1 km · 55 sec · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway
28 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Grant Highway
60 m · 4 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway
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Turn right onto South State Street
33 m · 2 sec · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Marengo.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
24.7 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marengo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Marengo?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
South Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Cicero and 30.7 miles from Marengo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marengo.
Stop Ideas Near South Barrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Marengo. Straight-line distance: 51.94 mi (83.59 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marengo
City in McHenry County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 7,377 |
| Coordinates | 42.2486300, -88.6084300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marengo (-88.60843, 42.24863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
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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