How far is Cicero, IL from Shiloh, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Shiloh, IL is about 284.5 miles (457.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.5 miles (408 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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
284.52 mi
05h 26m
Flight
253.52 mi
408 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.52 mi
Kilometers
408 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.52 mi
Kilometers
457.89 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shiloh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 PM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Shiloh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McLean
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Cicero
142.3 mi
02h 43m
To Shiloh
142.2 mi
02h 43m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 31st Street

    2687 ft · 1 min · West 31st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South

    2653 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    127.8 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 162: Troy

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    141 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Edwardsville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Edwardsville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Troy Ofallon Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Troy Ofallon Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Scott Troy Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Scott Troy Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highway 50

    2164 ft · 49 sec · Highway 50

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
140 mi · 49%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
128 mi · 45%
Scott Troy Road
5.32 mi · 2%
Troy Ofallon Road
4.2 mi · 1%
South Central Avenue
1.72 mi · 1%
Edwardsville Road
1.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
253.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
02h 43m from Cicero
Leave By
6:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Shiloh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.5 miles (457.9 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.3 miles from Cicero and 142.2 miles from Shiloh.

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

The direct path is about 253.5 miles (408 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 6:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.86 one way or $75.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McLean

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McLean and the surrounding midpoint area.
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City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

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109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
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Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.

RAIL

Lincoln

25 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

27 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

59 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Shiloh. Straight-line distance: 253.52 mi (408 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Shiloh

Town in St.

Population13,653
Coordinates38.5614400, -89.8973200
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Shiloh (-89.89732, 38.56144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.04 gal
38 L · about $37.86
Round trip
$75.72
20.08 gal · 76 L
Estimated CO2
89.2 kg one way
Round trip: 178.5 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.86 $75.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.70 $85.40
Premium $4.65 $46.73 $93.45
Diesel $5.30 $53.25 $106.50

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 Shiloh. The current time is 07:02:45.

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.