How far is Morrison, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Morrison, IL to Cicero, IL is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.39 mi
02h 28m
Flight
113.87 mi
183.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.87 mi
Kilometers
183.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.39 mi
Kilometers
201.8 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 AM CDT
Return by in Morrison
Sat, Apr 18, 1:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrison
2026-04-18T08:14
Arrive Cicero
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrison
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Malta
IL

Village in Illinois, US

From Morrison
62.6 mi
01h 14m
To Cicero
62.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cherry Street

    41 m · 13 sec · North Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Way

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Way

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1334 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1581 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 88 East: Dixon

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    91 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway

    7 mi · 9 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue

    1248 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    1837 ft · 44 sec · South Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road

    2665 ft · 57 sec · West Roosevelt Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
97 mi · 77%
Lincoln Road
9.56 mi · 8%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
7.16 mi · 6%
Eisenhower Expressway
7.01 mi · 6%
South Laramie Avenue
1.39 mi · 1%
East Lincoln Way
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

91 mi · 01h 41m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
113.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malta
01h 14m from Morrison
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Morrison 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 Morrison to Cicero?

The road trip is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Malta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Morrison and 62.8 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Morrison and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Malta

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

39 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Plano

40 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Mendota station

47 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

62 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrison and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 113.87 mi (183.25 km).

Morrison

#1 Morrison

City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America

Population3,950
Coordinates41.8097500, -89.9651200
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Morrison (-89.96512, 41.80975)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.75 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.34
8.84 gal · 33.5 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.67 $33.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.80 $37.60
Premium $4.65 $20.57 $41.14
Diesel $5.30 $23.44 $46.89

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrison and Cicero. The current time is 08:14:19.

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.