How far is Cicero, IL from Summit, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Summit, IL is about 287.6 miles (462.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.8 miles (413.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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
287.63 mi
05h 28m
Flight
256.73 mi
413.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.73 mi
Kilometers
413.17 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.63 mi
Kilometers
462.89 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summit
Sun, Apr 19, 4:58 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-18T23:29
Arrive Summit
Sun, Apr 19, 4:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
6:02 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

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
McLean
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Cicero
143.8 mi
02h 44m
To Summit
143.8 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · North Illinois Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Frank Scott Parkway West

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Frank Scott Parkway West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 161

    1.4 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 161

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hanna Drive

    936 ft · 41 sec · Hanna Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hanna Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
143 mi · 50%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
128 mi · 44%
North Illinois Street
5.8 mi · 2%
Vandalia Street
2.97 mi · 1%
Frank Scott Parkway West
2.39 mi · 1%
South Central Avenue
1.72 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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
256.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
02h 44m from Cicero
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cicero and Chance Rain Showers near Summit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.6 miles (462.9 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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 143.8 miles from Cicero and 143.8 miles from Summit.

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

The direct path is about 256.8 miles (413.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.28 one way or $76.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cicero and Chance Rain Showers near Summit.

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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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 Summit. Straight-line distance: 256.73 mi (413.17 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Summit

Village in Illinois, USA

Population10,977
Coordinates38.5511600, -90.0048300
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Summit (-90.00483, 38.55116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.15 gal
38.42 L · about $38.28
Round trip
$76.55
20.3 gal · 76.84 L
Estimated CO2
90.2 kg one way
Round trip: 180.4 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.28 $76.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.17 $86.34
Premium $4.65 $47.24 $94.48
Diesel $5.30 $53.84 $107.67

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 Summit. The current time is 23:29:58.

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.