How far is Kankakee, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Kankakee, IL to Cicero, IL is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 01h 13m.
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.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kankakee and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kankakee and Cicero.
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Start on East Court Street
122 m · 16 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto North Harrison Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fair Street
2023 ft · 36 sec · Fair Street
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Continue on North Hobbie Avenue
3102 ft · 54 sec · North Hobbie Avenue
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Continue on South Kinzie Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Kinzie Avenue
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Turn left onto I-57 North: Chicago
1280 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 28 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 Kankakee and Cicero.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust leaving Kankakee and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely near Cicero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kankakee to Cicero?
The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Richton Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Kankakee and 38.5 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust around Kankakee and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Richton Park
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 Richton Park.
Homewood
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kankakee and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 50.44 mi (81.17 km).
#1 Kankakee
City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 25,668 |
| Coordinates | 41.1200300, -87.8611500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
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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