How far is Cicero, IL from Pinckneyville, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Pinckneyville, IL is about 314.4 miles (505.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274 miles (441 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Pinckneyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Pinckneyville.
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Start on South Laramie Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Turn left onto West 31st Street
2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Cicero Avenue
6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
2049 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
22.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 127
2109 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight
22 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto West Water Street
41 m · 2 sec · West Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Pinckneyville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
188 mi · 03h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cicero and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinckneyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Pinckneyville?
The road trip is about 314.4 miles (505.9 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?
Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.3 miles from Cicero and 157.1 miles from Pinckneyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274 miles (441 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.82 one way or $83.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cicero and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinckneyville.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscola
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 Tuscola.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Pinckneyville. Straight-line distance: 274.06 mi (441.05 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pinckneyville
City in Perry County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,319 |
| Coordinates | 38.0803300, -89.3820300 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinckneyville (-89.38203, 38.08033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 506 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $41.82 | $83.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.17 | $94.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.61 | $103.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.82 | $117.64 |
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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