How far is Lindenhurst, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Lindenhurst, IL to Cicero, IL is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
53.67 mi
01h 07m
Flight
41.46 mi
66.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.46 mi
Kilometers
66.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.67 mi
Kilometers
86.38 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Return by in Lindenhurst
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindenhurst
2026-04-23T03:56
Arrive Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindenhurst
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
Highland Park
IL

City in Lake County, Illinois, United States

From Lindenhurst
24.2 mi
00h 33m
To Cicero
29.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lindenhurst and Cicero.

  1. 1

    Start on Briar Lane

    1079 ft · 49 sec · Briar Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Drive

    124 m · 18 sec · Valley Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sand Lake Road

    79 m · 14 sec · Sand Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago

    2703 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 137: Buckley Road

    2068 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Buckley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Buckley Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Skokie Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · North Skokie Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Skokie Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    2222 ft · 35 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue

    1332 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue

    68 m · 17 sec · North Keeler Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Avondale Avenue

    1681 ft · 48 sec · North Avondale Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Pulaski Road

    2 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Cicero Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    2662 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindenhurst and Cicero.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 25%
North Skokie Highway
5.58 mi · 10%
North Pulaski Road
4.85 mi · 9%
East Grand Avenue
4.75 mi · 9%
Tri-State Tollway
4.63 mi · 9%
Skokie Highway
3.76 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Park
00h 33m from Lindenhurst
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst to Cicero?

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Highland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Lindenhurst and 29.5 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lindenhurst and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Park

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

12 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

36 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

41 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

43 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindenhurst and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 41.46 mi (66.72 km).

Lindenhurst

#1 Lindenhurst

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population14,117
Coordinates42.4105800, -88.0261900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Briar Lane (-88.026129, 42.410579)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.25
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.13 $14.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.04 $16.08
Premium $4.65 $8.80 $17.59
Diesel $5.30 $10.02 $20.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindenhurst and Cicero. The current time is 03:56:49.

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.