How far is Hickory Point, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Hickory Point, IL to Cicero, IL is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickory Point and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Point and Cicero.
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Start on State Route 116
1330 ft · 32 sec · State Route 116
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Continue on State Route 116
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 116
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Continue on West Mount Vernon Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Mount Vernon Street
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Continue on State Route 116
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 116
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Continue on County Road 1400 North
2.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 1400 North
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Continue on West Front Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Front Street
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Continue on West Husseman Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Husseman Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 North
3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 1400 North
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Continue on County Road 2100 E
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 2100 E
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Turn right onto County Road 1800 North
5.6 mi · 10 min · County Road 1800 North
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Turn left
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
35.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
47.3 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
1765 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 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 Hickory Point 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 80 East
Merge slight left
47.3 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hickory Point 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 Hickory Point to Cicero?
The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Hickory Point and 69 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hickory Point and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Ottawa
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 Ottawa.
Mendota station
Plano
Dwight station
Princeton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickory Point and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 113.61 mi (182.84 km).
#1 Hickory Point
Township in Macon County, Illinois
| Population | 17,401 |
| Coordinates | 40.7772600, -89.4181500 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.93 | $37.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.36 | $46.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.63 | $53.25 |
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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