How far is Cicero, IL from Saline, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Saline, IL is about 331.2 miles (533 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
331.21 mi
06h 32m
Flight
294.49 mi
473.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.49 mi
Kilometers
473.93 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.21 mi
Kilometers
533.03 km
Drive Time
06h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saline
Thu, Apr 16, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 10:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-15T21:36
Arrive Saline
Thu, Apr 16, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:32 PM to 2:02 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cicero
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Humboldt
IL

Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America

From Cicero
165.7 mi
03h 16m
To Saline
165.5 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    37.4 mi · 40 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale

    2421 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1102 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto West Deyoung Street

    7.8 mi · 11 min · West Deyoung Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Crab Orchard Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Crab Orchard Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Saraville Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Saraville Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Stonefort Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · Stonefort Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Will Scarlet Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Will Scarlet Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Peabody Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Peabody Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peabody Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
255 mi · 77%
Ken Gray Expressway
37.4 mi · 11%
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 3%
West Deyoung Street
7.78 mi · 2%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 2%
Stonefort Road
5.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

188 mi · 03h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
294.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Humboldt
03h 16m from Cicero
Leave By
10:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cicero and Partly Cloudy near Saline.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 331.2 miles (533 km) and usually takes 06h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.7 miles from Cicero and 165.5 miles from Saline.

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

The direct path is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.08 one way or $88.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cicero and Partly Cloudy near Saline.

Stop Ideas Near Humboldt

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

14 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

57 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

57 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

80 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Saline. Straight-line distance: 294.49 mi (473.93 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

This southern Illinois community, with a population of approximately 23,182, is situated at an elevation of 400 feet in Saline County.

Population23,182
Coordinates37.6453300, -88.6958900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Saline (-88.69589, 37.64533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.69 gal
44.24 L · about $44.08
Round trip
$88.17
23.38 gal · 88.48 L
Estimated CO2
103.9 kg one way
Round trip: 207.8 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.08 $88.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.72 $99.44
Premium $4.65 $54.41 $108.81
Diesel $5.30 $62.00 $124.01

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Saline. The current time is 21:36:57.

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.