How far is Germantown Hills, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Germantown Hills, IL to Cicero, IL is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Germantown Hills and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germantown Hills and Cicero.
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Start on State Route 116
1338 ft · 34 sec · State Route 116
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Continue on State Route 116
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 116
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Turn right onto Nofsinger Road
2 mi · 3 min · Nofsinger Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tazewood Road
22 m · 4 sec · Tazewood Road
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Turn right onto Nofsinger Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Nofsinger Road
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Turn left onto Boyd Parkway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Boyd Parkway
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Continue on West Center Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Center Street
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Continue on East State Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · East State Street
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Continue on West Main Street
9.2 mi · 15 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East 3100 North Road
7 mi · 10 min · East 3100 North Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Joliet
1762 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
99.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
1765 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West 31st Street
2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street
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Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
1 km · 1 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 Germantown Hills and Cicero.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
99.8 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Germantown Hills and Partly Sunny near Cicero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Germantown Hills to Cicero?
The road trip is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from Germantown Hills and 73.1 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Germantown Hills and Partly Sunny near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Dwight
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 Dwight.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Kankakee
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Germantown Hills and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 116.07 mi (186.79 km).
#1 Germantown Hills
City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,390 |
| Coordinates | 40.7664300, -89.4678700 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $19.46 | $38.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.95 | $43.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.01 | $48.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.37 | $54.74 |
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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