How far is Cicero, IL from Vernon Hills, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Vernon Hills, IL is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.21 mi
00h 57m
Flight
28.31 mi
45.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.31 mi
Kilometers
45.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.21 mi
Kilometers
59.89 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vernon Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-19T07:17
Arrive Vernon Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Glenview
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Cicero
18.6 mi
00h 28m
To Vernon Hills
18.6 mi
00h 28m

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
50°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Vernon Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    2662 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Pulaski Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Irving Park Road

    1004 ft · 21 sec · West Irving Park Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Kennedy Irving Park Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue

    120 m · 20 sec · North Keeler Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West, I 94 West

    806 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    2640 ft · 41 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Edens Spur

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Edens Spur

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 22: Half Day Road

    1716 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Half Day Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Half Day Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Olde Half Day Road

    2302 ft · 48 sec · Olde Half Day Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East US Highway 45

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East US Highway 45

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Evergreen Drive

    969 ft · 52 sec · Evergreen Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Danbury Drive

    772 ft · 36 sec · Danbury Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Camden Place

    620 ft · 32 sec · Camden Place

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cherry Valley Road

    584 ft · 31 sec · Cherry Valley Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Westmoreland Drive

    670 ft · 32 sec · Westmoreland Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Oakwood Road

    11 m · 2 sec · Oakwood Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakwood Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
13.5 mi · 36%
Edens Spur
5.31 mi · 14%
South Pulaski Road
2.9 mi · 8%
Tri-State Tollway
2.55 mi · 7%
East US Highway 45
2.39 mi · 6%
North Pulaski Road
2.14 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Edens Expressway

Continue on Edens Expressway

13.5 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenview
00h 28m from Cicero
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Vernon Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Vernon Hills?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Glenview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Cicero and 18.6 miles from Vernon Hills.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cicero and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Vernon Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Glenview

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

2 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

29 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

31 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Vernon Hills. Straight-line distance: 28.31 mi (45.56 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Vernon Hills

#2 Vernon Hills

City in United States of America

Population26,425
Coordinates42.2194700, -87.9795200
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Vernon Hills (-87.97952, 42.21947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.88
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.94 $9.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.65 $6.10 $12.19
Diesel $5.30 $6.95 $13.90

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 Vernon Hills. The current time is 07:17:50.

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.