How far is Cicero, IL from Niles, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Niles, IL is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
21.75 mi
00h 44m
Flight
12.23 mi
19.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.23 mi
Kilometers
19.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.75 mi
Kilometers
35 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Niles
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-23T04:26
Arrive Niles
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cicero
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Elmwood Park
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Cicero
6.5 mi
00h 22m
To Niles
15.3 mi
00h 22m

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
79°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 Niles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Laramie Avenue

    4.9 mi · 12 min · South Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    2759 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    3.6 mi · 8 min · North Central Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Goodman Street

    83 m · 10 sec · West Goodman Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    1733 ft · 54 sec · North Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Elston Avenue

    98 m · 10 sec · North Elston Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Waukegan Road

    2150 ft · 43 sec · North Waukegan Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Waukegan Road

Car Route Details

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

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
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Laramie Avenue
4.93 mi · 23%
North Central Avenue
3.97 mi · 18%
North Milwaukee Avenue
3.02 mi · 14%
West Grand Avenue
0.52 mi · 2%
North Waukegan Road
0.41 mi · 2%
North Elston Avenue
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

South Laramie Avenue

Start on South Laramie Avenue

4.93 mi · 00h 12m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmwood Park
00h 22m from Cicero
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Niles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Elmwood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Cicero and 15.3 miles from Niles.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elmwood Park

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

13 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

15 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

17 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Niles. Straight-line distance: 12.23 mi (19.69 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)
End: West Howard Street (-87.802809, 42.018948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.91 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.81
1.54 gal · 5.82 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.90 $5.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.27 $6.55
Premium $4.65 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.30 $4.08 $8.17

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 Niles. The current time is 04:26:19.

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.