How far is Cicero, IL from Paris, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Paris, IL is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.95 mi
04h 02m
Flight
154.42 mi
248.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.42 mi
Kilometers
248.51 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.95 mi
Kilometers
315.35 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paris
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 PM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-23T12:42
Arrive Paris
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cicero
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Loda
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Cicero
98 mi
02h 01m
To Paris
97.9 mi
02h 01m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue

    10.6 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cicero Avenue

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

    1336 ft · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1475 ft · 42 sec · North Neil Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  21. 21

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    11 m · 2 sec · West Court Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
106 mi · 54%
North Neil Street
33 mi · 17%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 15%
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 5%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 3%
Market Street
3.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
154.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loda
02h 01m from Cicero
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Sunny near Paris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km) and usually takes 04h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Loda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from Cicero and 97.9 miles from Paris.

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

The direct path is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.06 one way or $52.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Loda

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

24 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Gilman

28 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

47 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

58 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Paris. Straight-line distance: 154.42 mi (248.51 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Paris

City in Illinois

Population8,144
Coordinates39.6111500, -87.6961400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Paris (-87.69614, 39.61115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.17 L · about $26.06
Round trip
$52.12
13.82 gal · 52.34 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.06 $52.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.39 $58.78
Premium $4.65 $32.16 $64.32
Diesel $5.30 $36.65 $73.30

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 Paris. The current time is 12:42:11.

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.