How far is Mount Pleasant, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, IL to Cicero, IL is about 339.6 miles (546.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
339.65 mi
06h 22m
Flight
311.57 mi
501.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
311.57 mi
Kilometers
501.42 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.65 mi
Kilometers
546.61 km
Drive Time
06h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 1:30 PM CDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 16, 7:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-16T07:08
Arrive Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 1:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 1:52 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Humboldt
IL

Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America

From Mount Pleasant
169.9 mi
03h 11m
To Cicero
169.7 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Cicero.

  1. 1

    Start on Mt Pleasant Road

    3262 ft · 2 min · Mt Pleasant Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 750N

    1.2 km · 1 min · 750N

  3. 3

    Continue on 740N

    1.3 km · 1 min · 740N

  4. 4

    Continue on 745N

    1.6 km · 1 min · 745N

  5. 5

    Continue on 750N

    1350 ft · 23 sec · 750N

  6. 6

    Continue on 765N

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 765N

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1462 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    178.5 mi · 3 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

    159 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Vollmer Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    10.6 mi · 17 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 Mount Pleasant and Cicero.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
179 mi · 53%
Ken Gray Expressway
133 mi · 39%
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 3%
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 3%
765N
1.41 mi
745N
1 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
311.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Humboldt
03h 11m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
11:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Pleasant and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Cicero?

The road trip is about 339.6 miles (546.6 km) and usually takes 06h 22m 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?

Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.9 miles from Mount Pleasant and 169.7 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 $45.21 one way or $90.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Pleasant and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Humboldt

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

14 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

57 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

57 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

80 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 311.57 mi (501.42 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

Township of Illinois

Population4,670
Coordinates37.4520000, -89.0736900
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant (-89.07369, 37.452)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.99 gal
45.37 L · about $45.21
Round trip
$90.43
23.98 gal · 90.74 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.1 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.21 $90.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.99 $101.99
Premium $4.65 $55.80 $111.60
Diesel $5.30 $63.59 $127.19

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Cicero. The current time is 07:08:18.

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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.