How far is Le Roy, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Le Roy, IL to Cicero, IL is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.81 mi
02h 46m
Flight
115.83 mi
186.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.83 mi
Kilometers
186.41 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.81 mi
Kilometers
221.79 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Wed, Apr 15, 5:43 PM CDT
Return by in Le Roy
Wed, Apr 15, 8:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Le Roy
2026-04-15T14:56
Arrive Cicero
Wed, Apr 15, 5:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Le Roy
9:30 PM CDT
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
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Le Roy
68.9 mi
01h 23m
To Cicero
68.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Le Roy and Cicero.

  1. 1

    Start on North West Street

    39 m · 5 sec · North West Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    8.8 mi · 12 min · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Towanda Barnes Road

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Towanda Barnes Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Towanda-Barnes Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Towanda-Barnes Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Hely Street

    1225 ft · 40 sec · West Hely Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    2706 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North 1900 East Road

    709 ft · 15 sec · North 1900 East Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Joliet

    1857 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    115.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    1765 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Le Roy 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
115 mi · 84%
West Washington Street
8.81 mi · 6%
Towanda Barnes Road
6.78 mi · 5%
Towanda-Barnes Road
2.96 mi · 2%
South Cicero Avenue
1.39 mi · 1%
South Laramie Avenue
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 11m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 23m from Le Roy
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Le Roy 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 Le Roy to Cicero?

The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Le Roy and 68.9 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Le Roy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Dwight

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

30 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

47 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Le Roy and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 115.83 mi (186.41 km).

Le Roy

#1 Le Roy

City in McLean County, Illinois, United States

Population3,498
Coordinates40.3519800, -88.7642400
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Le Roy (-88.76424, 40.35198)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.41 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.65
9.72 gal · 36.82 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.33 $36.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.67 $41.34
Premium $4.65 $22.62 $45.24
Diesel $5.30 $25.78 $51.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Le Roy and Cicero. The current time is 14:56:50.

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.