How far is Manhattan, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Manhattan, IL to Cicero, IL is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
44.31 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.59 mi
50.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.59 mi
Kilometers
50.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.31 mi
Kilometers
71.31 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM CDT
Return by in Manhattan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
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
Lemont
IL

Historic village in the U.

From Manhattan
20.8 mi
00h 27m
To Cicero
23.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 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 Manhattan and Cicero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    82 m · 8 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Wabash Street

    594 ft · 27 sec · South Wabash Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East North Street

    2997 ft · 1 min · East North Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Manhattan-Monee Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Manhattan-Monee Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cedar Road

    6 mi · 10 min · South Cedar Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Cedar Road

    42 m · 3 sec · North Cedar Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Cedar Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    16.5 mi · 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    1765 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
16.5 mi · 37%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
10.9 mi · 25%
South Cedar Road
6.01 mi · 14%
North Cedar Road
2.52 mi · 6%
South Cicero Avenue
1.39 mi · 3%
I 55 North
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

16.5 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemont
00h 27m from Manhattan
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Cicero?

The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Lemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Manhattan and 23.5 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lemont

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

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

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Naperville

17 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
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Joliet Transportation Center

18 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

19 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

20 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 31.59 mi (50.84 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

Village in Illinois

Population8,798
Coordinates41.4225300, -87.9858900
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: South State Street (-87.98598, 41.422495)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $5.88
Round trip
$11.77
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.88 $11.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.63 $13.27
Premium $4.65 $7.26 $14.52
Diesel $5.30 $8.27 $16.55

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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There is no time difference between Manhattan and Cicero. The current time is 04:19:57.

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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.