How far is Clarendon Hills, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Clarendon Hills, IL to Cicero, IL is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Cook County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarendon Hills and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarendon Hills and Cicero.
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Start on North Prospect Avenue
2057 ft · 2 min · North Prospect Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Chicago Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Chicago Avenue
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Turn right onto South Garfield Avenue
81 m · 12 sec · South Garfield Avenue
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Turn left onto East Chicago Avenue
2665 ft · 2 min · East Chicago Avenue
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Continue on 47th Street
3.6 mi · 8 min · 47th Street
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Turn left onto Plainfield Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn slight right onto Ogden Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Ogden Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West 31st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 31st Street
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Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarendon Hills and Cicero.
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.
Ogden Avenue
Turn slight right onto Ogden Avenue
3.7 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarendon Hills to Cicero?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McCook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Clarendon Hills and 12.4 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Clarendon Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near McCook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarendon Hills and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 10.86 mi (17.48 km).
#1 Clarendon Hills
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,718 |
| Coordinates | 41.7975300, -87.9547800 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
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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