How far is Groveland, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Groveland, IL to Cicero, IL is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.36 mi
02h 29m
Flight
126.72 mi
203.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.72 mi
Kilometers
203.94 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.36 mi
Kilometers
253.25 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Sat, Nov 7, 11:03 PM CST
Return by in Groveland
Sun, Nov 8, 1:32 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveland
2026-11-07T20:33
Arrive Cicero
Sat, Nov 7, 11:03 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groveland
9:30 PM CST
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
Odell
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Groveland
78.9 mi
01h 14m
To Cicero
78.5 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
39°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 PM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    107 m · 21 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Edgewater Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Edgewater Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West Birchwood Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Birchwood Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2606 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2334 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    123.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    1765 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Groveland 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
125 mi · 79%
I 74 East
25.4 mi · 16%
West Birchwood Street
2.61 mi · 2%
South Cicero Avenue
1.39 mi · 1%
Edgewater Drive
0.94 mi · 1%
Springfield Road
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 20m

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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
126.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
01h 14m from Groveland
Leave By
1:30 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Groveland and Mostly Clear near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Groveland to Cicero?

The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Groveland and 78.5 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.32 one way or $50.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Odell

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

13 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

57 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveland and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 126.72 mi (203.94 km).

Groveland

#1 Groveland

Township in Tazewell County, Illinois

Population593
Coordinates40.5925400, -89.5345400
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-89.53454, 40.592532)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21.02 L · about $25.32
Round trip
$50.64
11.1 gal · 42.04 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $25.32 $50.64
Mid-grade $5.19 $28.79 $57.58
Premium $5.75 $31.91 $63.81
Diesel $6.56 $36.42 $72.84

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Groveland and Cicero. The current time is 20:33:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.