How far is Libertyville, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Libertyville, IL to Cicero, IL is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 00h 52m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Libertyville and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Libertyville and Cicero.
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Start on the route
13 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue
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Continue on Rockland Road
751 ft · 19 sec · Rockland Road
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Turn left onto I 94 Toll East: Indiana
1522 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
9.1 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Edens Spur
4.8 mi · 5 min · Edens Spur
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Continue on Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
2222 ft · 35 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue
1332 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Kennedy Irving Park Road
119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road
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Turn slight left onto West Irving Park Road
1004 ft · 23 sec · West Irving Park Road
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Turn right onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
2662 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road
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Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 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 Libertyville 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.
Edens Expressway
Continue on Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Libertyville and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Libertyville to Cicero?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Libertyville and 23.2 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Libertyville and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
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 Northfield.
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Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Libertyville and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 31.91 mi (51.35 km).
#1 Libertyville
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 20,155 |
| Coordinates | 42.2830800, -87.9531300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
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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