How far is Cicero, IL from Robinson, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Robinson, IL is about 240.5 miles (387 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.5 mi
04h 59m
Flight
196.25 mi
315.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.25 mi
Kilometers
315.83 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.5 mi
Kilometers
387.04 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robinson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-23T02:45
Arrive Robinson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 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
Thomasboro
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Cicero
120.3 mi
02h 29m
To Robinson
120.2 mi
02h 29m

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 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Court Street

    99 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Walnut Street

    78 m · 16 sec · West Walnut Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Douglas Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Douglas Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Douglas Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
157 mi · 65%
North 1100th Avenue
12 mi · 5%
North 1250th Street
11.2 mi · 5%
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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
196.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasboro
02h 29m from Cicero
Leave By
7:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Robinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Thomasboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.3 miles from Cicero and 120.2 miles from Robinson.

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

The direct path is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 7:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.02 one way or $64.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thomasboro

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

8 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Gilman

60 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Robinson. Straight-line distance: 196.25 mi (315.83 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Robinson

#2 Robinson

City in Illinois

Population7,271
Coordinates39.0053200, -87.7391900
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Robinson (-87.73919, 39.00532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.49 gal
32.12 L · about $32.02
Round trip
$64.03
16.98 gal · 64.24 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 150.9 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.02 $64.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.11 $72.22
Premium $4.65 $39.51 $79.02
Diesel $5.30 $45.03 $90.06

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 Robinson. The current time is 02:45:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.