How far is Cicero, IL from Pittsfield, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Pittsfield, IL is about 264.1 miles (425 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Pittsfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Pittsfield.
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Start on South Laramie Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Turn right onto West 31st Street
2687 ft · 1 min · West 31st Street
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Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South
2653 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
127.8 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54, IL 107: Griggsville, Pittsfield
1298 ft · 25 sec
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Turn slight left
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto East Adams Street
571 ft · 25 sec · East Adams Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Adams Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Pittsfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
128 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cicero and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Pittsfield?
The road trip is about 264.1 miles (425 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.9 miles from Cicero and 132.1 miles from Pittsfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.15 one way or $70.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cicero and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsfield.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomington.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Pittsfield. Straight-line distance: 222.3 mi (357.76 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsfield
Township in Pike County, Illinois
| Population | 4,165 |
| Coordinates | 39.6078300, -90.8051300 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pittsfield (-90.80513, 39.60783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $35.15 | $70.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.64 | $79.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.38 | $86.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.43 | $98.87 |
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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