How far is Marengo, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Marengo, IL to Cicero, IL is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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 01h 18m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marengo and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marengo and Cicero.
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Start on South State Street
33 m · 7 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Grant Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway
33 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway
35 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
1.1 km · 55 sec · East Grant Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
2239 ft · 38 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West, I 90 Toll East: Chicago, Rockford
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll East: Chicago
2462 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
25.1 mi · 27 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
2618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
17.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue
1248 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
1837 ft · 44 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
2665 ft · 57 sec · West Roosevelt Road
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Turn right 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 Marengo and Cicero.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
25.1 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Marengo 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 Marengo to Cicero?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
South Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Marengo and 30.7 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Marengo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near South Barrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marengo and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 51.94 mi (83.59 km).
#1 Marengo
City in McHenry County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 7,377 |
| Coordinates | 42.2486300, -88.6084300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.05 | $20.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
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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