How far is Cicero, IL from Red Bud, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Red Bud, IL is about 309.4 miles (498 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 277.6 miles (446.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Red Bud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Red Bud.
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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 left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
1434 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Vandalia Street
3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on North Illinois Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street
8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street
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Continue on State Route 159
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
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Continue on North Main Street
1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on N Main St
810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St
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Continue on Main Street
6.4 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
17 m · 1 sec · West Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Red Bud.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Red Bud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Red Bud?
The road trip is about 309.4 miles (498 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?
Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.8 miles from Cicero and 154.7 miles from Red Bud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 277.6 miles (446.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 5:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.18 one way or $82.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Red Bud.
Stop Ideas Near Lawndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawndale.
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Uptown Station
Springfield station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Red Bud. Straight-line distance: 277.62 mi (446.79 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Bud
City in Randolph County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,442 |
| Coordinates | 38.2117200, -89.9942700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Bud (-89.99427, 38.21172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $41.18 | $82.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.44 | $92.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.82 | $101.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.92 | $115.84 |
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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