How far is Elmhurst, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to Cicero, IL is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Cicero.
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Start on the route
81 m · 25 sec
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Turn left
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Park Avenue
110 m · 14 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn right onto South York Street
1 km · 1 min · South York Street
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Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Saint Charles Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue
1248 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
1837 ft · 44 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
2665 ft · 57 sec · West Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 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 Elmhurst 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.
I 290 East
Merge slight left
8.59 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Cicero?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Maywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Elmhurst and 6.5 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Maywood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 10.29 mi (16.56 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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