How far is Cicero, IL from Wilmington, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Wilmington, IL is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
53.36 mi
01h 11m
Flight
42.34 mi
68.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.34 mi
Kilometers
68.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.36 mi
Kilometers
85.87 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-23T05:25
Arrive Wilmington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Romeoville
IL

Town

From Cicero
26.7 mi
00h 35m
To Wilmington
26.7 mi
00h 35m

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
82°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 Wilmington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.8 mi · 55 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward North River Road

    1673 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Highway 44

    1704 ft · 31 sec · County Highway 44

  8. 8

    Continue on North River Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on New River Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Chicago Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Chicago Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Baltimore Street

    2781 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Baltimore Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
43.8 mi · 82%
New River Road
2.34 mi · 4%
South Central Avenue
1.72 mi · 3%
North River Road
1.69 mi · 3%
South Chicago Road
1.32 mi · 2%
South Laramie Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

43.8 mi · 00h 55m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Romeoville
00h 35m from Cicero
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Romeoville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Cicero and 26.7 miles from Wilmington.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Romeoville

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

14 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

26 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

28 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 42.34 mi (68.14 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

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

#2 Wilmington

Town in Will County, Illinois, United States

Population5,597
Coordinates41.3078100, -88.1467200
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Wilmington (-88.14672, 41.30781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.18
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.09 $14.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.00 $15.99
Premium $4.65 $8.75 $17.50
Diesel $5.30 $9.97 $19.94

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 Wilmington. The current time is 05:25:44.

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.