How far is Cicero, IL from Metamora, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Metamora, IL is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
142.23 mi
02h 55m
Flight
110.75 mi
178.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.75 mi
Kilometers
178.23 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.23 mi
Kilometers
228.89 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metamora
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 PM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-23T14:47
Arrive Metamora
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Ottawa
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Cicero
71 mi
01h 27m
To Metamora
71.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 31st Street

    2687 ft · 1 min · West 31st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South

    2653 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    34.4 mi · 44 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington

    2489 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    36.4 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 116: Metamora, Flanagan

    1403 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 1800 North

    5.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 1800 North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 2100 E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 2100 E

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto County Road 1400 North

    3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 1400 North

  14. 14

    Continue on East Husseman Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Husseman Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Front Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 1400 North

    2.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 1400 North

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 116

    3.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 116

  18. 18

    Continue on East Mount Vernon Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Mount Vernon Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Niles Street

    9 m · 1 sec · North Niles Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Niles Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
48 mi · 34%
I 39 South
36.9 mi · 26%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
34.4 mi · 24%
County Road 1400 North
6.08 mi · 4%
County Road 1800 North
5.47 mi · 4%
State Route 116
3.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

47.2 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ottawa
01h 27m from Cicero
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Metamora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Cicero and 71.2 miles from Metamora.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ottawa

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

32 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Plano

43 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Princeton

52 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Metamora. Straight-line distance: 110.75 mi (178.23 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Metamora

Village in Woodford County, Illinois

Population3,648
Coordinates40.7905900, -89.3606400
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Metamora (-89.36064, 40.79059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.86
10.04 gal · 38 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.93 $37.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.65 $23.36 $46.73
Diesel $5.30 $26.63 $53.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Metamora. The current time is 14:47:18.

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.