How far is Cicero, IL from Sherman, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Sherman, IL is about 185 miles (297.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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 Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Sherman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Sherman.
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Start on South Laramie Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Turn right onto West 31st Street
2687 ft · 1 min · West 31st Street
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Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South
2653 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
127.8 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sherman
2842 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Sherman
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sherman Boulevard
2738 ft · 54 sec · South Sherman Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Andrew Road
740 ft · 23 sec · East Andrew Road
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Turn left onto Parkway Drive
853 ft · 24 sec · Parkway Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Sherman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
128 mi · 02h 25m
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 Likely leaving Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sherman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Sherman?
The road trip is about 185 miles (297.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Cicero and 92.5 miles from Sherman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166 miles (267.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.62 one way or $49.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sherman.
Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek
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 Rooks Creek.
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Uptown Station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 165.94 mi (267.06 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sherman
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 4,660 |
| Coordinates | 39.8936600, -89.6048200 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherman (-89.60482, 39.89366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.62 | $49.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.39 | $60.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.64 | $69.27 |
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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