How far is Eldorado, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Eldorado, IL to Cicero, IL is about 325.9 miles (524.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.9 miles (452.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
325.93 mi
06h 19m
Flight
280.93 mi
452.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.93 mi
Kilometers
452.12 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.93 mi
Kilometers
524.54 km
Drive Time
06h 19m

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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 06h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 AM CDT
Return by in Eldorado
Thu, Apr 16, 8:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eldorado
2026-04-15T20:00
Arrive Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 1:50 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eldorado
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Arcola
IL

Township in Douglas County, Illinois

From Eldorado
163 mi
03h 09m
To Cicero
162.9 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Locust Street

    1653 ft · 49 sec · Locust Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Raleigh Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Raleigh Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Church Street

    2621 ft · 1 min · East Church Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    25.8 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    124 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto West Main Street

    3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    24 mi · 26 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    178.5 mi · 3 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

    159 m · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Vollmer Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    10.8 mi · 17 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 Eldorado and Cicero.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
179 mi · 55%
Ken Gray Expressway
91.4 mi · 28%
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 3%
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 3%
Raleigh Road
4.34 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

179 mi · 03h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
280.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcola
03h 09m from Eldorado
Leave By
11:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Eldorado and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 325.9 miles (524.5 km) and usually takes 06h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163 miles from Eldorado and 162.9 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 280.9 miles (452.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.37 one way or $86.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Eldorado and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Arcola

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

23 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

48 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

66 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

71 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eldorado and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 280.93 mi (452.12 km).

Eldorado

#1 Eldorado

City in Saline County, Illinois, United States

Population3,837
Coordinates37.8136600, -88.4381000
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Eldorado (-88.4381, 37.81366)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 525 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.5 gal
43.54 L · about $43.37
Round trip
$86.73
23 gal · 87.08 L
Estimated CO2
102.2 kg one way
Round trip: 204.4 kg / 451 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.37 $86.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.91 $97.82
Premium $4.65 $53.52 $107.04
Diesel $5.30 $61.00 $121.99

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 Eldorado and Cicero. The current time is 20:00:02.

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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.