How far is Fulton, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Fulton, IL to Cicero, IL is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
136.88 mi
02h 45m
Flight
123.8 mi
199.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.8 mi
Kilometers
199.24 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.88 mi
Kilometers
220.29 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Sat, Apr 18, 11:01 AM CDT
Return by in Fulton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-04-18T08:15
Arrive Cicero
Sat, Apr 18, 11:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Creston
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Fulton
68.3 mi
01h 22m
To Cicero
68.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    6 m · 6 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · 10th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Waller Road

    1401 ft · 29 sec · Waller Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 14th Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 14th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lincoln Road

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lincoln Way

    985 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Way

  7. 7

    Continue on West Lincolnway

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Lincolnway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Lincoln Way

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Way

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1334 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1581 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 88 East: Dixon

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    91 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway

    7 mi · 9 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue

    1248 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    1837 ft · 44 sec · South Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road

    2665 ft · 57 sec · West Roosevelt Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
97 mi · 71%
Lincoln Road
17.3 mi · 13%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
7.16 mi · 5%
Eisenhower Expressway
7.01 mi · 5%
14th Avenue
1.89 mi · 1%
South Laramie Avenue
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

91 mi · 01h 41m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
123.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creston
01h 22m from Fulton
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fulton 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 Fulton to Cicero?

The road trip is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Creston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Fulton and 68.6 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fulton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Creston

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

38 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Mendota station

44 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Plano

46 mi away
101 West Main Street
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

62 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 123.8 mi (199.24 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

City in Illinois

Population3,285
Coordinates41.8672500, -90.1595700
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Fulton (-90.15957, 41.86725)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.28 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
9.66 gal · 36.56 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.21 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.54 $41.08
Premium $4.65 $22.48 $44.96
Diesel $5.30 $25.62 $51.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fulton and Cicero. The current time is 08:15:41.

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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.