How far is Mount Prospect, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Mount Prospect, IL to Cicero, IL is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Prospect and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Prospect and Cicero.
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Start on the route
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Central Road
54 m · 8 sec · West Central Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
958 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Northwest Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Northwest Highway
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Continue on Miner Street
778 ft · 16 sec · Miner Street
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Turn right onto Graceland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Graceland Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lee Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Lee Street
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Turn straight onto Mannheim Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Mannheim Road
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Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Lawrence Avenue
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Turn right onto Des Plaines River Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · Des Plaines River Road
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Turn straight onto North 1st Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · North 1st Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 290 East
858 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue
1248 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
1837 ft · 44 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
2665 ft · 57 sec · West Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 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 Mount Prospect and Cicero.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mannheim Road
Turn straight onto Mannheim Road
4.29 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mount Prospect and 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 Prospect to Cicero?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Franklin Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Mount Prospect and 16 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mount Prospect and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin Park
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 Franklin Park.
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Prospect and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 17.93 mi (28.86 km).
#1 Mount Prospect
Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 53,299 |
| Coordinates | 42.0664200, -87.9372900 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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