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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.34 mi
01h 15m
Flight
51.27 mi
82.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.27 mi
Kilometers
82.51 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.34 mi
Kilometers
106.77 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Tue, May 5, 9:19 AM CDT
Return by in Genoa
Tue, May 5, 10:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Genoa
2026-05-05T08:03
Arrive Cicero
Tue, May 5, 9:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

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

Village in United States of America

From Genoa
28 mi
00h 37m
To Cicero
38.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    12.5 mi · 18 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

    3148 ft · 51 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Lake Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · West Lake Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lake Street

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Lake Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Lake Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · West Lake Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago

    11.3 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue

    1248 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    1837 ft · 44 sec · South Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road

    2665 ft · 57 sec · West Roosevelt Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
12.5 mi · 19%
I 290 East
11.3 mi · 17%
West Lake Street
10.3 mi · 15%
Lake Street
6.73 mi · 10%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 8%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
5.41 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bartlett
00h 37m from Genoa
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Naperville

24 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

33 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

33 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 Genoa and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 51.27 mi (82.51 km).

Genoa

#1 Genoa

City in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States

Population5,251
Coordinates42.0972500, -88.6928700
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-88.692872, 42.097243)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.65
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Genoa and Cicero. The current time is 08:03:54.

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.