How far is Greenville, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Greenville, IL to Cicero, IL is about 257.7 miles (414.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222 miles (357.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
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.
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Cicero.
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Start on North 3rd Street
1883 ft · 59 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Harris Ave
565 ft · 14 sec · West Harris Ave
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Continue on East Harris Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Harris Avenue
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Turn left onto I-70 East: Effingham
2003 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
52.6 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
178.5 mi · 3 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road
1475 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West
159 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Vollmer Road
1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road
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Turn left onto Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue
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Continue on South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 17 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 Greenville 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 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
179 mi · 03h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenville 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 Greenville to Cicero?
The road trip is about 257.7 miles (414.7 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Greenville and 128.8 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222 miles (357.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.28 one way or $68.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greenville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Champaign
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 Champaign.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 221.95 mi (357.19 km).
#1 Greenville
City in Bond County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 6,365 |
| Coordinates | 38.8922700, -89.4131400 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.28 | $68.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.66 | $77.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.30 | $84.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.21 | $96.43 |
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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