How far is Cicero, IL from Northbrook, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Northbrook, IL is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Northbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Northbrook.
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Start on South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
2662 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road
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Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Pulaski Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road
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Turn left onto West Irving Park Road
1004 ft · 21 sec · West Irving Park Road
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Turn slight right onto Kennedy Irving Park Road
119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road
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Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue
120 m · 20 sec · North Keeler Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 West, I 94 West
806 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
2640 ft · 41 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
9 mi · 11 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Avenue West
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Waukegan Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Waukegan Road
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Turn left onto Walters Avenue
2874 ft · 1 min · Walters Avenue
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Turn right onto Meadow Road
145 m · 29 sec · Meadow Road
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Turn left onto Shermer Road
608 ft · 15 sec · Shermer Road
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Turn right onto Walters Avenue
37 m · 4 sec · Walters Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
90 m · 15 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right
91 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Northbrook.
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.
Edens Expressway
Continue on Edens Expressway
8.99 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Northbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Northbrook?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Cicero and 12.9 miles from Northbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Northbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood
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 Lincolnwood.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Northbrook. Straight-line distance: 19.86 mi (31.96 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northbrook
Village in Illinois
| Population | 32,657 |
| Coordinates | 42.1275300, -87.8289500 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northbrook (-87.82895, 42.12753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
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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