How far is Glenview, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Glenview, IL to Cicero, IL is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.88 mi
00h 43m
Flight
15.58 mi
25.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.58 mi
Kilometers
25.08 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.88 mi
Kilometers
43.26 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM CDT
Return by in Glenview
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenview
2026-04-23T06:27
Arrive Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glenview
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lincolnwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Glenview
9.9 mi
00h 22m
To Cicero
17 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glenayre Drive

    86 m · 20 sec · Glenayre Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Glenayre Drive

    104 m · 18 sec · Glenayre Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Glenview Road

    1 km · 1 min · Glenview Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Waukegan Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Waukegan Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Waukegan Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Waukegan Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Caldwell Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Caldwell Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East

    1370 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    2222 ft · 35 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  10. 10

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

    1332 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Kennedy Irving Park Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto West Irving Park Road

    1004 ft · 23 sec · West Irving Park Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  14. 14

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

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Cicero Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    2662 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 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 Glenview 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Pulaski Road
5.04 mi · 19%
North Caldwell Avenue
4.23 mi · 16%
Edens Expressway
2.07 mi · 8%
South Laramie Avenue
1.39 mi · 5%
North Waukegan Road
1.3 mi · 5%
Waukegan Road
1.22 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Caldwell Avenue

Continue on North Caldwell Avenue

4.23 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
15.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnwood
00h 22m from Glenview
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Glenview 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 Glenview to Cicero?

The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Glenview and 17 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glenview and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

10 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

16 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenview and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 15.58 mi (25.08 km).

Glenview

#1 Glenview

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population47,446
Coordinates42.0697500, -87.7878400
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Glenayre Drive (-87.787791, 42.069749)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.04 $8.08
Premium $4.65 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $5.30 $5.04 $10.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenview and Cicero. The current time is 06:27:48.

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.