How far is Milan, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Milan, IL to Cicero, IL is about 294.8 miles (474.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milan and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milan and Cicero.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Lagoon Drive
95 m · 19 sec · Lagoon Drive
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Turn left onto 12th Street
788 ft · 37 sec · 12th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oak Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Oak Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 North
7.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 1400 North
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Turn right onto County Road 200 East
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 200 East
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Continue on South 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on County Road 200 East
9.9 mi · 15 min · County Road 200 East
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Continue on Loy Street
6.8 mi · 10 min · Loy Street
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Continue on South 1st Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto County Road 1600E
4 mi · 6 min · County Road 1600E
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on County Road 1600E
4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road 1600E
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Continue on County Road 1800N
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 1800N
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Continue on Central Street
2051 ft · 35 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Central Street
2844 ft · 48 sec · Central Street
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Continue on County Road 1400E
14.3 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400E
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Turn right onto County Road 925 E
16.2 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 E
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Continue on United States Route 45
14.9 mi · 22 min · United States Route 45
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Turn right onto West Fayette Avenue
1123 ft · 33 sec · West Fayette Avenue
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute
2624 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
178.5 mi · 3 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road
1475 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West
159 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Vollmer Road
1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road
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Turn left onto Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue
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Continue on South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West 31st Street
2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street
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Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
1 km · 1 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 Milan 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.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
179 mi · 03h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Milan 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 Milan to Cicero?
The road trip is about 294.8 miles (474.4 km) and usually takes 06h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Milan and 147.3 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.22 one way or $78.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milan and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Pesotum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pesotum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milan and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 260.72 mi (419.59 km).
#1 Milan
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 4,945 |
| Coordinates | 38.0861600, -88.1783700 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.22 | $78.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.23 | $88.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.40 | $96.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.16 | $110.32 |
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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