How far is Georgetown, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Georgetown, IL to Cicero, IL is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.39 mi
03h 24m
Flight
129.37 mi
208.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.37 mi
Kilometers
208.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.39 mi
Kilometers
274.21 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Wed, Apr 15, 10:17 PM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 16, 1:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-15T18:52
Arrive Cicero
Wed, Apr 15, 10:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Onarga
IL

Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Georgetown
85.2 mi
01h 42m
To Cicero
85.2 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West West Street

    17 m · 9 sec · West West Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Georgetown Road

    9 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign

    1238 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West

    2147 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    32.3 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward Neil Street

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Neil Street

    752 ft · 26 sec · North Neil Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

    1336 ft · 38 sec · East Marketview Drive

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Market Street

    3 mi · 4 min · North Market Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    101.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

    159 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Vollmer Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    10.6 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
101 mi · 60%
I 74 West
33 mi · 19%
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 6%
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 6%
Georgetown Road
9.01 mi · 5%
North Market Street
2.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onarga
01h 42m from Georgetown
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown 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 Georgetown to Cicero?

The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Onarga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Georgetown and 85.2 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Onarga

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

5 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

46 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

47 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Dwight station

55 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 129.37 mi (208.2 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Population3,145
Coordinates39.9753100, -87.6358500
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-87.63585, 39.97531)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.76 L · about $22.66
Round trip
$45.33
12.02 gal · 45.52 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.66 $45.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.56 $51.12
Premium $4.65 $27.97 $55.94
Diesel $5.30 $31.88 $63.75

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Cicero. The current time is 18:52:50.

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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.