How far is Crete, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Crete, IL to Cicero, IL is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
41.33 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.43 mi
45.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.43 mi
Kilometers
45.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.33 mi
Kilometers
66.51 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 1:00 AM CDT
Return by in Crete
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crete
2026-04-16T00:08
Arrive Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 1:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crete
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
Midlothian
IL

Village in Illinois, United States of America

From Crete
15.5 mi
00h 26m
To Cicero
25.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vincennes Boulevard

    691 ft · 20 sec · Vincennes Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Chicago Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Chicago Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Dixie Highway

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    562 ft · 22 sec · Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    2741 ft · 1 min · Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Governors Highway

    1681 ft · 36 sec · Governors Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Wood Street

    1251 ft · 31 sec · Wood Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway

    1717 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    618 ft · 10 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue

    2708 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cicero Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    10.6 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 26%
Tri-State Tollway
7.38 mi · 18%
Dixie Highway
4.7 mi · 11%
Chicago Road
3.44 mi · 8%
Cicero Avenue
1.24 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Cicero Avenue

Continue on South Cicero Avenue

10.6 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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midlothian
00h 26m from Crete
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Crete and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Midlothian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Crete and 25.8 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Crete and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Midlothian

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

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

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Homewood

8 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

19 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Summit

20 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

22 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crete and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 28.43 mi (45.75 km).

Crete

#1 Crete

Town in the U.

Population8,493
Coordinates41.4444800, -87.6314300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-87.631291, 41.444485)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.52 L · about $5.51
Round trip
$11.01
2.92 gal · 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.51 $11.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.65 $6.79 $13.59
Diesel $5.30 $7.74 $15.49

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Crete and Cicero. The current time is 00:08:01.

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.