How far is Cicero, IL from Sleepy Hollow, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Sleepy Hollow, IL is about 324.4 miles (522 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.1 miles (483 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m 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
324.36 mi
06h 07m
Flight
300.11 mi
482.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.11 mi
Kilometers
482.98 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.36 mi
Kilometers
522.01 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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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 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sleepy Hollow
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 1:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-19T01:42
Arrive Sleepy Hollow
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 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
11:46 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
Arcola
IL

Township in Douglas County, Illinois

From Cicero
162.3 mi
03h 03m
To Sleepy Hollow
162.1 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Sleepy Hollow.

  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

    46.8 mi · 50 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 148

    1415 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1753 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lake Egypt Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Power Plant Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Power Plant Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sleepy Hollow Lane

    145 m · 21 sec · Sleepy Hollow Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sleepy Hollow Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
255 mi · 79%
Ken Gray Expressway
46.8 mi · 14%
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 3%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 2%
Power Plant Road
2.09 mi · 1%
Lake Egypt Road
0.95 mi
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 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
300.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcola
03h 03m from Cicero
Leave By
11:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Sunny near Sleepy Hollow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Sleepy Hollow?

The road trip is about 324.4 miles (522 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?

Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.3 miles from Cicero and 162.1 miles from Sleepy Hollow.

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

The direct path is about 300.1 miles (483 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 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 $43.18 one way or $86.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arcola

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

23 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

48 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

66 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

71 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Sleepy Hollow. Straight-line distance: 300.11 mi (482.98 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Sleepy Hollow

#2 Sleepy Hollow

Village in Illinois

Population3,215
Coordinates37.6003300, -88.9492400
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Sleepy Hollow (-88.94924, 37.60033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.45 gal
43.33 L · about $43.18
Round trip
$86.36
22.9 gal · 86.66 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.5 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.18 $86.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.70 $97.39
Premium $4.65 $53.29 $106.58
Diesel $5.30 $60.73 $121.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Sleepy Hollow. The current time is 01:42:21.

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.