How far is Cicero, IL from St. Charles, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to St. Charles, IL is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and St. Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and St. Charles.
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Start on South Laramie Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Turn left onto West Flournoy Street
2653 ft · 55 sec · West Flournoy Street
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Continue on I 290 West
876 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saint Charles Road
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Saint Charles Road
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto East Saint Charles Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Saint Charles Road
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Take the ramp right
54 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kingery Highway
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Turn left onto North Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
11.2 mi · 19 min · North Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · South 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and St. Charles.
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.
North Avenue
Continue on North Avenue
11.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Sunny near St. Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to St. Charles?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Villa Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Cicero and 16.4 miles from St. Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cicero and Sunny near St. Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Villa Park
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 Villa Park.
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and St. Charles. Straight-line distance: 28.93 mi (46.56 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Charles
Chicago suburb in Kane and DuPage counties of Illinois, United States
| Population | 32,974 |
| Coordinates | 41.9141900, -88.3086900 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: St. Charles (-88.30869, 41.91419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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