How far is Metamora, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Metamora, IL to Cicero, IL is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
138.76 mi
02h 56m
Flight
110.75 mi
178.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.75 mi
Kilometers
178.23 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.76 mi
Kilometers
223.32 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 PM CDT
Return by in Metamora
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metamora
2026-04-23T13:12
Arrive Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metamora
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
Marseilles
IL

City in LaSalle County, Illinois

From Metamora
69.3 mi
01h 28m
To Cicero
69.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 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 Metamora and Cicero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Niles Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Niles Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 89

    8.8 mi · 15 min · State Route 89

  3. 3

    Continue on West Parkside Drive

    1950 ft · 39 sec · West Parkside Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    2760 ft · 55 sec · South Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East State Street

    5.4 mi · 10 min · East State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 2160 E Rd

    3 mi · 5 min · 2160 E Rd

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 700 North Road

    9.2 mi · 14 min · 700 North Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago

    1 km · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    47.3 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 46 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    1765 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
47.9 mi · 35%
I 55 North
36.5 mi · 26%
700 North Road
32.8 mi · 24%
State Route 89
8.77 mi · 6%
East State Street
5.41 mi · 4%
2160 E Rd
2.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

47.3 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marseilles
01h 28m from Metamora
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Metamora 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 Metamora to Cicero?

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Marseilles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Metamora and 69.5 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marseilles

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

35 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Plano

39 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Mendota station

42 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

51 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metamora and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 110.75 mi (178.23 km).

Metamora

#1 Metamora

Village in Woodford County, Illinois

Population3,648
Coordinates40.7905900, -89.3606400
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Metamora (-89.36064, 40.79059)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.54 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.8 gal · 37.08 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.84 $41.68
Premium $4.65 $22.80 $45.61
Diesel $5.30 $25.99 $51.98

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 Metamora and Cicero. The current time is 13:12:25.

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.