How far is Green Oaks, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Green Oaks, IL to Cicero, IL is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
36.64 mi
00h 54m
Flight
31.65 mi
50.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.65 mi
Kilometers
50.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.64 mi
Kilometers
58.97 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 10:58 AM CDT
Return by in Green Oaks
Sun, Apr 19, 11:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Oaks
2026-04-19T10:03
Arrive Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 10:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green Oaks
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
Glenview
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Green Oaks
18.3 mi
00h 27m
To Cicero
18.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

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 Green Oaks and Cicero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Oaks and Cicero.

  1. 1

    Start on Atkinson Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Atkinson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Waukegan Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Waukegan Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rockland Road

    1727 ft · 44 sec · Rockland Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Shagbark Road

    1021 ft · 21 sec · Shagbark Road

  5. 5

    Merge right onto North Skokie Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Skokie Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Skokie Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.7 mi · 17 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 Green Oaks 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 37%
North Pulaski Road
5.04 mi · 14%
Skokie Highway
3.76 mi · 10%
North Skokie Highway
3.64 mi · 10%
Skokie Valley Road
3.38 mi · 9%
South Laramie Avenue
1.39 mi · 4%
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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenview
00h 27m from Green Oaks
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Green Oaks 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 Green Oaks to Cicero?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Glenview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Green Oaks and 18.3 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glenview

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

2 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

29 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

31 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green Oaks and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 31.65 mi (50.94 km).

Green Oaks

#1 Green Oaks

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,882
Coordinates42.2900200, -87.9034100
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Green Oaks (-87.90341, 42.29002)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.65 $6.00 $12.01
Diesel $5.30 $6.84 $13.68

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 Green Oaks and Cicero. The current time is 10:03:31.

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.