How far is Cicero, IL from Northfield, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Northfield, IL is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
21.62 mi
00h 36m
Flight
17.62 mi
28.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.62 mi
Kilometers
28.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.62 mi
Kilometers
34.79 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northfield
Wed, Apr 15, 11:55 PM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 12:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-15T23:19
Arrive Northfield
Wed, Apr 15, 11:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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
Lincolnwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Cicero
10.8 mi
00h 18m
To Northfield
10.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    2662 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Pulaski Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Irving Park Road

    1004 ft · 21 sec · West Irving Park Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Kennedy Irving Park Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue

    120 m · 20 sec · North Keeler Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West, I 94 West

    806 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    2640 ft · 41 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Edens Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Willow Road East

    633 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Willow Road

    135 m · 11 sec · Willow Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Linder Avenue

    24 m · 5 sec · Linder Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    39 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    13 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Willow Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Willow Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wagner Road

    682 ft · 21 sec · Wagner Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bosworth Lane

    24 m · 4 sec · Bosworth Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bosworth Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
10.5 mi · 48%
South Pulaski Road
2.9 mi · 13%
North Pulaski Road
2.14 mi · 10%
South Laramie Avenue
1.39 mi · 6%
West Madison Street
1.01 mi · 5%
South Cicero Avenue
1.01 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Edens Expressway

Continue on Edens Expressway

10.5 mi · 00h 13m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnwood
00h 18m from Cicero
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cicero and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Northfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 10.8 miles from Cicero and 10.8 miles from Northfield.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cicero and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Northfield.

Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

10 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

16 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 17.62 mi (28.35 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Northfield

Village in Cook County, Illinois

Population5,387
Coordinates42.0997500, -87.7809000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Northfield (-87.7809, 42.09975)

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 25m
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
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.65 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.30 $4.03 $8.06

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Northfield. The current time is 23:19:20.

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.