How far is Cicero, IL from North Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to North Aurora, IL is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
35.04 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.65 mi
47.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.65 mi
Kilometers
47.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.04 mi
Kilometers
56.39 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Aurora
Sat, Apr 11, 12:07 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Sat, Apr 11, 12:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-10T23:19
Arrive North Aurora
Sat, Apr 11, 12:07 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
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Downers Grove
IL

Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US

From Cicero
17.5 mi
00h 23m
To North Aurora
17.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
55°F
Today

Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and North Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on South Laramie Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Flournoy Street

    2653 ft · 55 sec · West Flournoy Street

  3. 3

    Continue on I 290 West

    876 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    22.1 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 31, IL 56 East

    3280 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Lincolnway Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Lincolnway Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West State Street

    21 m · 3 sec · West State Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
23.9 mi · 68%
Eisenhower Expressway
7.13 mi · 20%
South Laramie Avenue
1.82 mi · 5%
South Lincolnway Street
0.87 mi · 2%
IL 31
0.62 mi · 2%
West Flournoy Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

22.1 mi · 00h 27m

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 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downers Grove
00h 23m from Cicero
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Cicero and Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near North Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cicero to North Aurora?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 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?

Downers Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Cicero and 17.5 miles from North Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cicero and Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near North Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Downers Grove

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

12 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

12 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

32 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and North Aurora. Straight-line distance: 29.65 mi (47.71 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
North Aurora

#2 North Aurora

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population18,144
Coordinates41.8061400, -88.3273000
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: North Aurora (-88.3273, 41.80614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.27 $10.55
Premium $4.65 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.30 $6.58 $13.15

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and North Aurora. The current time is 23:19:24.

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.