How far is Morris, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Morris, IL to Cicero, IL is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
55.03 mi
01h 02m
Flight
48.24 mi
77.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.24 mi
Kilometers
77.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.03 mi
Kilometers
88.56 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Sat, May 23, 9:04 PM CDT
Return by in Morris
Sat, May 23, 10:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morris
2026-05-23T20:02
Arrive Cicero
Sat, May 23, 9:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
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 Morris
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
Romeoville
IL

Town

From Morris
27.8 mi
00h 31m
To Cicero
27.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Division Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Division Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Joliet

    1971 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    1765 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morris 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
36.5 mi · 66%
I 80 East
14.3 mi · 26%
Division Street
2.05 mi · 4%
South Cicero Avenue
1.39 mi · 3%
South Laramie Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
West 31st Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

36.1 mi · 00h 46m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Romeoville
00h 31m from Morris
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Morris and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morris to Cicero?

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Romeoville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Morris and 27.2 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Morris and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Romeoville

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

14 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

26 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

28 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morris and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 48.24 mi (77.63 km).

Morris

#1 Morris

City in Illinois

Population15,162
Coordinates41.3572500, -88.4211800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: East Washington Street (-88.421187, 41.357391)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.35 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.63
3.88 gal · 14.7 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.32 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $4.65 $9.03 $18.06
Diesel $5.30 $10.29 $20.58

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Morris and Cicero. The current time is 20:02:31.

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.