How far is Cicero, IL from South Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to South Chicago, IL is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and South Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and South Chicago.
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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
4 mi · 7 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West 63rd Street
6.5 mi · 13 min · West 63rd Street
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Turn right
77 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
2471 ft · 54 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn slight left onto South South Chicago Avenue
3.6 mi · 7 min · South South Chicago Avenue
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Turn left onto East 87th Street
3224 ft · 1 min · East 87th Street
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Turn left onto South Escanaba Avenue
667 ft · 35 sec · South Escanaba Avenue
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Turn left onto East 86th Street
50 m · 9 sec · East 86th Street
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Turn right
66 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and South Chicago.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West 63rd Street
Turn left onto West 63rd Street
6.53 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near South Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to South Chicago?
The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hometown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Cicero and 8.3 miles from South Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cicero and Mostly Sunny near South Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Hometown
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 Hometown.
Summit
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and South Chicago. Straight-line distance: 12.62 mi (20.31 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Chicago
Former township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 28,095 |
| Coordinates | 41.7397700, -87.5542500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Chicago (-87.55425, 41.73977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
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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