How far is North Aurora, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from North Aurora, IL to Cicero, IL is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.55 mi
00h 43m
Flight
29.65 mi
47.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.65 mi
Kilometers
47.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.55 mi
Kilometers
55.61 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Fri, Apr 10, 10:16 PM CDT
Return by in North Aurora
Fri, Apr 10, 10:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Aurora
2026-04-10T21:33
Arrive Cicero
Fri, Apr 10, 10:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Aurora
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Downers Grove
IL

Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US

From North Aurora
17.3 mi
00h 21m
To Cicero
17.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Aurora and Cicero.

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    21 m · 7 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Lincolnway Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 88 Toll, IL 56 Toll West: Chicago, DeKalb-Iowa

    127 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Chicago

    736 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 88 East: Chicago

    896 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    17.8 mi · 22 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway

    7 mi · 9 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue

    1248 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    1837 ft · 44 sec · South Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road

    2665 ft · 57 sec · West Roosevelt Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
23.8 mi · 69%
Eisenhower Expressway
7.01 mi · 20%
South Laramie Avenue
1.39 mi · 4%
South Lincolnway Street
0.84 mi · 2%
West Roosevelt Road
0.5 mi · 1%
South Central Avenue
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

17.8 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downers Grove
00h 21m from North Aurora
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy leaving North Aurora and Rain Showers near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Aurora to Cicero?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 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?

Downers Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from North Aurora and 17.3 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy around North Aurora and Rain Showers near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Downers Grove

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

12 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

12 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

17 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

32 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Aurora and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 29.65 mi (47.71 km).

North Aurora

#1 North Aurora

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population18,144
Coordinates41.8061400, -88.3273000
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: West State Street (-88.327248, 41.80596)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.20
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.60 $9.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.19 $10.38
Premium $4.65 $5.68 $11.36
Diesel $5.30 $6.47 $12.94

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between North Aurora and Cicero. The current time is 21:33:22.

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.