How far is Cicero, IL from Murphysboro, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Murphysboro, IL is about 330.1 miles (531.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.2 miles (473.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 06h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Murphysboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Murphysboro.
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Start on South Laramie Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Turn left onto West 31st Street
2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Cicero Avenue
6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
32.7 mi · 35 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Johnston City, Herrin
1506 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Herrin Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road
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Continue on East Herrin Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Herrin Street
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Continue on Herrin Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cambria Road
11 m · 1 sec · Cambria Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Cambria Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cambria Road
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Turn left onto Russell Street
11.3 mi · 16 min · Russell Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
2911 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North 11th Street
20 m · 3 sec · North 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Murphysboro.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
188 mi · 03h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely leaving Cicero and Sunny near Murphysboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Murphysboro?
The road trip is about 330.1 miles (531.3 km) and usually takes 06h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.2 miles from Cicero and 165 miles from Murphysboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.2 miles (473.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.93 one way or $87.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely around Cicero and Sunny near Murphysboro.
Stop Ideas Near Humboldt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Humboldt.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Murphysboro. Straight-line distance: 294.18 mi (473.44 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Murphysboro
Town in Illinois
| Population | 7,384 |
| Coordinates | 37.7645000, -89.3350900 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murphysboro (-89.33509, 37.7645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $43.93 | $87.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.55 | $99.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.22 | $108.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.79 | $123.58 |
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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