How far is Lemont, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Lemont, IL to Cicero, IL is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lemont and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemont and Cicero.
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Start on West New Avenue
147 m · 15 sec · West New Avenue
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Turn left onto Lockport Street
42 m · 2 sec · Lockport Street
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Turn slight left onto East Illinois Street
149 m · 15 sec · East Illinois Street
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Turn left onto State Street
966 ft · 23 sec · State Street
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Continue on Lemont Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Lemont Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
2080 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
15.2 mi · 21 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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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 Lemont and Cicero.
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.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
15.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lemont 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 Lemont to Cicero?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hodgkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Lemont and 10.1 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lemont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Hodgkins
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 Hodgkins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lemont and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 17.44 mi (28.07 km).
#1 Lemont
Historic village in the U.
| Population | 17,338 |
| Coordinates | 41.6736400, -88.0017300 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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