How far is Grandwood Park, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Grandwood Park, IL to Cicero, IL is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
45.71 mi
01h 06m
Flight
39.66 mi
63.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.66 mi
Kilometers
63.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.71 mi
Kilometers
73.57 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 PM CDT
Return by in Grandwood Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grandwood Park
2026-04-19T14:10
Arrive Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grandwood Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Glencoe
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Grandwood Park
22.9 mi
00h 33m
To Cicero
22.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grandwood Park and Cicero.

  1. 1

    Start on Douglas Court

    19 m · 6 sec · Douglas Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Douglas Terrace

    2045 ft · 2 min · North Douglas Terrace

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Woodland Terrace

    79 m · 13 sec · West Woodland Terrace

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Hutchins Road

    158 m · 16 sec · North Hutchins Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago

    2703 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 137: Buckley Road

    2068 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Buckley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Buckley Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Skokie Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · North Skokie Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Skokie Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    2222 ft · 35 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1332 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Kennedy Irving Park Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto West Irving Park Road

    1004 ft · 23 sec · West Irving Park Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  19. 19

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

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Cicero Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    2662 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grandwood Park 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 30%
North Skokie Highway
5.58 mi · 12%
North Pulaski Road
5.04 mi · 11%
Tri-State Tollway
4.63 mi · 10%
Skokie Highway
3.76 mi · 8%
Skokie Valley Road
3.38 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Edens Expressway

Continue on Edens Expressway

13.7 mi · 00h 17m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glencoe
00h 33m from Grandwood Park
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grandwood Park 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 Grandwood Park to Cicero?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Glencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Grandwood Park and 22.9 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glencoe

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

30 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

37 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 Grandwood Park and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 39.66 mi (63.83 km).

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#1 Grandwood Park

Census designated place

Population5,202
Coordinates42.3930800, -87.9867400
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Grandwood Park (-87.98674, 42.39308)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.85 $13.69
Premium $4.65 $7.49 $14.99
Diesel $5.30 $8.54 $17.08

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Grandwood Park and Cicero. The current time is 14:10:21.

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.