How far is Indianapolis, IN from Cicero, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Cicero, IN is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.2 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.74 mi
41.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.74 mi
Kilometers
41.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.2 mi
Kilometers
47 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Tue, May 5, 1:30 PM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Tue, May 5, 2:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-05-05T12:43
Arrive Cicero
Tue, May 5, 1:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indianapolis
9:30 PM EDT
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
Fishers
IN

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

From Indianapolis
14.6 mi
00h 23m
To Cicero
14.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    11 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Monument Circle

    908 ft · 32 sec · Monument Circle

  4. 4

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

    1228 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 5 min · IN-37

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Conner Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Conner Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cicero Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Cicero Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Peru Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Peru Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Brinton Street

    11 m · 2 sec · East Brinton Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brinton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Binford Boulevard
9.2 mi · 32%
IN-37
7.38 mi · 25%
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
2.96 mi · 10%
Cicero Road
2.95 mi · 10%
South Peru Street
2.5 mi · 9%
North Meridian Street
2.41 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Binford Boulevard

Continue on Binford Boulevard

6.44 mi · 00h 09m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fishers
00h 23m from Indianapolis
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Cicero?

The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Fishers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Indianapolis and 14.6 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Fishers

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fishers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.7 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 6 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 1.4 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fishers.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

76 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 25.74 mi (41.42 km).

Indianapolis

#1 Indianapolis

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Population877,903
Coordinates39.7683800, -86.1580400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,999
Coordinates40.1239300, -86.0133200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Cicero (-86.01332, 40.12393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.9 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.77
2.06 gal · 7.8 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.88 $7.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.38 $8.76
Premium $4.65 $4.79 $9.59
Diesel $5.30 $5.46 $10.93

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 Indiana · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Cicero. The current time is 12:43:14.

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.