How far is Gages Lake, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Gages Lake, IL to Cicero, IL is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
44.35 mi
01h 05m
Flight
36.88 mi
59.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.88 mi
Kilometers
59.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.35 mi
Kilometers
71.38 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 9:49 AM CDT
Return by in Gages Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 10:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gages Lake
2026-04-19T08:43
Arrive Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 9:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gages Lake
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
Glencoe
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Gages Lake
22.2 mi
00h 32m
To Cicero
22.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gages Lake and Cicero.

  1. 1

    Start on West Kewaunee Drive

    550 ft · 31 sec · West Kewaunee Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Mill Road

    114 m · 15 sec · North Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Gages Lake Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Gages Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hunt Club Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hunt Club Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Belvidere Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 Toll East: Chicago

    2655 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 137: Buckley Road

    2068 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Buckley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Buckley Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Skokie Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · North Skokie Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Skokie Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    2222 ft · 35 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue

    1332 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Kennedy Irving Park Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto West Irving Park Road

    1004 ft · 23 sec · West Irving Park Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Cicero Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    2662 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gages Lake 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 31%
North Skokie Highway
5.58 mi · 13%
North Pulaski Road
5.04 mi · 11%
Skokie Highway
3.76 mi · 8%
Skokie Valley Road
3.38 mi · 8%
Belvidere Road
1.91 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Edens Expressway

Continue on Edens Expressway

13.7 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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glencoe
00h 32m from Gages Lake
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake to Cicero?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Glencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Gages Lake and 22.2 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Gages Lake and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Glencoe

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

30 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

37 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

38 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gages Lake and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 36.88 mi (59.35 km).

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#1 Gages Lake

Census designated place

Population10,198
Coordinates42.3516900, -87.9825800
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Gages Lake (-87.98258, 42.35169)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $5.88
Round trip
$11.77
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.88 $11.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.63 $13.27
Premium $4.65 $7.26 $14.52
Diesel $5.30 $8.27 $16.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gages Lake and Cicero. The current time is 08:43:54.

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.