How far is Cicero, IL from Riverdale, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Riverdale, IL is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Riverdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Riverdale.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West 127th Street
1416 ft · 37 sec · West 127th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
2596 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
2521 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West 147th Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · West 147th Street
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Turn left onto Halsted Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Halsted Street
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Turn right onto West 144th Street
2332 ft · 1 min · West 144th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 144th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Riverdale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Riverdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Riverdale?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oak Lawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Cicero and 10.5 miles from Riverdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cicero and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Riverdale.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Lawn
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 Oak Lawn.
Summit
La Grange Road
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 15.93 mi (25.64 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverdale
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,912 |
| Coordinates | 41.6333700, -87.6331000 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverdale (-87.6331, 41.63337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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