How far is New Baden, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from New Baden, IL to Cicero, IL is about 288.3 miles (464 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.7 miles (403.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Baden and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Baden and Cicero.
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Start on West Hanover Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Hanover Street
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Take the ramp right
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 4
1924 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 4
55 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
26 mi · 38 min
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Take the ramp right
1822 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
130.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
1765 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 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 New Baden 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 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
130 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Baden 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 New Baden to Cicero?
The road trip is about 288.3 miles (464 km) and usually takes 05h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from New Baden and 144.1 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.7 miles (403.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.35 one way or $76.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Baden and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near McLean
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.
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Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Baden and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 250.74 mi (403.52 km).
#1 New Baden
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,205 |
| Coordinates | 38.5350500, -89.7006500 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $38.35 | $76.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.25 | $86.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.33 | $94.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.94 | $107.88 |
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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