How far is Cicero, IL from Spring Grove, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Spring Grove, IL is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.87 mi
01h 20m
Flight
48.15 mi
77.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.15 mi
Kilometers
77.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.87 mi
Kilometers
96.35 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 10:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-23T07:57
Arrive Spring Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cicero
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Palatine
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Cicero
30 mi
00h 40m
To Spring Grove
30 mi
00h 40m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Spring Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on South Laramie Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Flournoy Street

    2653 ft · 55 sec · West Flournoy Street

  3. 3

    Continue on I 290 West

    876 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee

    15.4 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Cook Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Rand Road

    14.3 mi · 19 min · North Rand Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Blivin Street

    2378 ft · 1 min · Blivin Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blivin Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Rand Road
24.7 mi · 41%
I 290 West
24.5 mi · 41%
Eisenhower Expressway
7.13 mi · 12%
South Laramie Avenue
1.82 mi · 3%
Lake Cook Road
0.73 mi · 1%
West Flournoy Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 290 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee

15.4 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palatine
00h 40m from Cicero
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Spring Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Spring Grove?

The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palatine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Cicero and 30 miles from Spring Grove.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palatine

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

19 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

35 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

38 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

40 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Spring Grove. Straight-line distance: 48.15 mi (77.49 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Spring Grove

#2 Spring Grove

City in Houston County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,679
Coordinates42.4436300, -88.2364800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Spring Grove (-88.23648, 42.44363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
8 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.91
4.22 gal · 16 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.96 $15.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.97 $17.95
Premium $4.65 $9.82 $19.64
Diesel $5.30 $11.19 $22.38

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 Spring Grove. The current time is 07:57:59.

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.