How far is Genoa, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Genoa, IL to Cicero, IL is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Genoa and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Genoa and Cicero.
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Start on West Main Street
12.5 mi · 18 min · West Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Oak Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
3148 ft · 51 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Lake Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · West Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
6.7 mi · 11 min · Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · West Lake Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
11.3 mi · 16 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 Genoa and Cicero.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Street
Start on West Main Street
12.5 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Genoa and Rain Showers Likely near Cicero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Genoa to Cicero?
The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Bartlett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Genoa and 38.3 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Genoa and Rain Showers Likely near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Bartlett
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 Bartlett.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Genoa and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 51.27 mi (82.51 km).
#1 Genoa
City in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,251 |
| Coordinates | 42.0972500, -88.6928700 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
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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