How far is La Grange, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from La Grange, IL to Cicero, IL is about 238.9 miles (384.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.93 mi
04h 11m
Flight
195.78 mi
315.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.78 mi
Kilometers
315.07 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.93 mi
Kilometers
384.52 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Sat, Apr 18, 2:43 AM CDT
Return by in La Grange
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Grange
2026-04-17T22:32
Arrive Cicero
Sat, Apr 18, 2:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Grange
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Normal
IL

Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From La Grange
126 mi
02h 05m
To Cicero
113 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Cicero.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 12

    2015 ft · 55 sec · County Road 12

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 1965 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 1965 East

  3. 3

    Continue on Lagrange Lock Road

    5.8 mi · 14 min · Lagrange Lock Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    25.2 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Peoria Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · North Peoria Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    130.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    1765 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Grange 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
160 mi · 67%
Lagrange Lock Road
47.8 mi · 20%
North Peoria Road
26.7 mi · 11%
Veterans Parkway
4.23 mi · 2%
South Cicero Avenue
1.39 mi · 1%
County Road 1965 East
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

130 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
195.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Normal
02h 05m from La Grange
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Grange and Partly Sunny near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Grange to Cicero?

The road trip is about 238.9 miles (384.5 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Normal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126 miles from La Grange and 113 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.79 one way or $63.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Grange and Partly Sunny near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Normal

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 Normal and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

1 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

50 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Lincoln

52 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 195.78 mi (315.07 km).

La Grange

#1 La Grange

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Population15,292
Coordinates39.9472700, -90.5373500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 12 (-90.536859, 39.947168)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.43 gal
31.92 L · about $31.79
Round trip
$63.58
16.86 gal · 63.84 L
Estimated CO2
74.9 kg one way
Round trip: 149.8 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.79 $63.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.85 $71.71
Premium $4.65 $39.23 $78.47
Diesel $5.30 $44.71 $89.43

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between La Grange and Cicero. The current time is 22:32:42.

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.