How far is Little Rock, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Little Rock, IL to Cicero, IL is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
49.01 mi
01h 01m
Flight
43.28 mi
69.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.28 mi
Kilometers
69.65 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.01 mi
Kilometers
78.88 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Sat, May 30, 7:27 AM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Sat, May 30, 8:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-05-30T06:25
Arrive Cicero
Sat, May 30, 7:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Rock
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
Warrenville
IL

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

From Little Rock
24.5 mi
00h 30m
To Cicero
24.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Cicero.

  1. 1

    Start on Galena Road

    1482 ft · 41 sec · Galena Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Little Rock Road

    562 ft · 15 sec · Little Rock Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Granart Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Granart Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Granart Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Granart Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dugan Road

    64 m · 6 sec · Dugan Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Dugan Road

    782 ft · 29 sec · Dugan Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway

    7 mi · 9 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue

    1248 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    1837 ft · 44 sec · South Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road

    2665 ft · 57 sec · West Roosevelt Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dugan Road
25.5 mi · 52%
Eisenhower Expressway
7.01 mi · 14%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.01 mi · 12%
Granart Road
5.48 mi · 11%
South Laramie Avenue
1.39 mi · 3%
West Roosevelt Road
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dugan Road

Continue straight

25.3 mi · 00h 32m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrenville
00h 30m from Little Rock
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Little Rock 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 Little Rock to Cicero?

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Warrenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Little Rock and 24.5 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warrenville

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

5 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

25 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

30 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

34 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 43.28 mi (69.65 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

Township in Kendall County, Illinois

Population14,260
Coordinates41.7175300, -88.5761900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Galena Road (-88.576202, 41.71757)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.55 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.05
3.46 gal · 13.1 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.52 $13.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.65 $8.05 $16.10
Diesel $5.30 $9.18 $18.35

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Cicero. The current time is 06:25:36.

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.