How far is Cicero, IL from Richwoods, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Richwoods, IL is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
254.05 mi
05h 29m
Flight
199.78 mi
321.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.78 mi
Kilometers
321.52 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.05 mi
Kilometers
408.86 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richwoods
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-23T04:09
Arrive Richwoods
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
6:02 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
Champaign
IL

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

From Cicero
127.1 mi
02h 44m
To Richwoods
126.9 mi
02h 44m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    156.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston

    1676 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East

  10. 10

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  11. 11

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  17. 17

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  19. 19

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 1700E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E

  21. 21

    Continue on North 1250th Street

    11.2 mi · 17 min · North 1250th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    87 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    155 m · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North 1100th Avenue

    12 mi · 18 min · North 1100th Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    2637 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on W Main St

    1 km · 57 sec · W Main St

  27. 27

    Continue on East 1050th Avenue

    6.9 mi · 10 min · East 1050th Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on East 1050th Ave

    5.3 mi · 9 min · East 1050th Ave

  30. 30

    Continue on North Washington Street

    922 ft · 19 sec · North Washington Street

  31. 31

    Continue on West Washington Street

    98 m · 7 sec · West Washington Street

  32. 32

    Continue on West Franklin Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · North Jackson Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 700th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 5 min · East 700th Avenue

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2000th Street

    686 ft · 32 sec · North 2000th Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East 720th Avenue

    1.3 km · 3 min · East 720th Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on East 675th Avenue

    2484 ft · 2 min · East 675th Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto North 2100th Street

    1109 ft · 51 sec · North 2100th Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto East 700th Avenue

    48 m · 7 sec · East 700th Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 700th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
157 mi · 62%
North 1100th Avenue
12 mi · 5%
North 1250th Street
11.2 mi · 4%
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 4%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 4%
East 1050th Avenue
6.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 49m

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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.3 mi
199.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Champaign
02h 44m from Cicero
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Richwoods.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Cicero and 126.9 miles from Richwoods.

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

The direct path is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.83 one way or $67.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Champaign

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

23 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

71 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Richwoods. Straight-line distance: 199.78 mi (321.52 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
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#2 Richwoods

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population5,724
Coordinates38.9581000, -87.5541900
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Richwoods (-87.55419, 38.9581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.97 gal
33.94 L · about $33.83
Round trip
$67.65
17.94 gal · 67.88 L
Estimated CO2
79.7 kg one way
Round trip: 159.4 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.83 $67.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.15 $76.30
Premium $4.65 $41.75 $83.49
Diesel $5.30 $47.58 $95.15

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 Richwoods. The current time is 04:09:13.

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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.