How far is Cicero, IL from Mokena, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Mokena, IL is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.07 mi
00h 47m
Flight
23.15 mi
37.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.15 mi
Kilometers
37.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.07 mi
Kilometers
45.18 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mokena
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-23T02:06
Arrive Mokena
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Worth
IL

Village in United States of America

From Cicero
14 mi
00h 23m
To Mokena
14 mi
00h 23m

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 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue

    7.8 mi · 13 min · South Cicero Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 93rd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 93rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest Highway

    8.4 mi · 13 min · Southwest Highway

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto West 143rd Street

    1773 ft · 42 sec · West 143rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South La Grange Road

    2 mi · 4 min · South La Grange Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 159th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West 159th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wolf Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Wolf Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wolf Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Highway
8.44 mi · 30%
South Cicero Avenue
7.82 mi · 28%
Wolf Road
5.15 mi · 18%
South La Grange Road
2 mi · 7%
West 159th Street
1.99 mi · 7%
West 93rd Street
1.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Highway

Continue on Southwest Highway

8.44 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worth
00h 23m from Cicero
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Mokena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Worth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Cicero and 14 miles from Mokena.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Worth

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

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

RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

15 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Homewood

18 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

24 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Mokena. Straight-line distance: 23.15 mi (37.26 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Mokena

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population20,050
Coordinates41.5261400, -87.8892200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Mokena (-87.88922, 41.52614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.75 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.47
1.98 gal · 7.5 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.73 $7.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.65 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $5.30 $5.25 $10.50

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 Mokena. The current time is 02:06:53.

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.