How far is Cicero, IL from Shelbyville, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Shelbyville, IL is about 202.7 miles (326.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.1 miles (285 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
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.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Shelbyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Shelbyville.
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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
6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
156.2 mi · 2 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 West: Mattoon
2489 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
2.9 mi · 6 min · Charleston Avenue East
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
1164 ft · 24 sec · South 21st Street
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Turn right onto Marshall Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Marshall Avenue
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Continue on Route 16
1.5 mi · 2 min · Route 16
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Continue on Marshall Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Marshall Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
1.3 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on South 1st Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Kentucky Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Continue on 2900 East
10.2 mi · 15 min · 2900 East
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Shelbyville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
156 mi · 02h 49m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shelbyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Shelbyville?
The road trip is about 202.7 miles (326.2 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Loda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.4 miles from Cicero and 101.3 miles from Shelbyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.1 miles (285 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shelbyville.
Stop Ideas Near Loda
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 Loda.
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Illinois Terminal
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Shelbyville. Straight-line distance: 177.07 mi (284.96 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shelbyville
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
| Population | 4,420 |
| Coordinates | 39.4064300, -88.7900700 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelbyville (-88.79007, 39.40643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.41 | $60.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.28 | $66.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.92 | $75.85 |
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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