How far is New Lenox, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from New Lenox, IL to Cicero, IL is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Lenox and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lenox and Cicero.
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Start on the route
66 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto East Haven Avenue
53 m · 10 sec · East Haven Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cedar Road
32 m · 2 sec · North Cedar Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Cedar Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
3244 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
10.9 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
16.5 mi · 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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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 Lenox 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.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
16.5 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving New Lenox and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Lenox to Cicero?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from New Lenox and 16.5 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Lenox and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Darien
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 Darien.
La Grange Road
Summit
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Lenox and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 25.51 mi (41.05 km).
#1 New Lenox
Village in Illinois
| Population | 27,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.5119800, -87.9656100 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
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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