How far is Peoria, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Cicero, IL is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.28 mi
02h 31m
Flight
124.16 mi
199.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.16 mi
Kilometers
199.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.28 mi
Kilometers
257.94 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Tue, Apr 14, 7:51 PM CDT
Return by in Peoria
Tue, Apr 14, 10:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-04-14T17:19
Arrive Cicero
Tue, Apr 14, 7:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peoria
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Odell
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Peoria
80.4 mi
01h 15m
To Cicero
79.8 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Cicero.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

    141 m · 17 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast Madison Avenue

    137 m · 16 sec · Northeast Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fayette Street

    143 m · 15 sec · Fayette Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin

    1039 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge

    33 mi · 36 min · Murray Baker Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    123.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    1765 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 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 Peoria and Cicero.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
125 mi · 78%
Murray Baker Bridge
33 mi · 21%
South Cicero Avenue
1.39 mi · 1%
South Laramie Avenue
0.63 mi
West 31st Street
0.51 mi
IL 50
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
124.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
01h 15m from Peoria
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Peoria 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 Peoria to Cicero?

The road trip is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Peoria and 79.8 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Odell

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

13 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

57 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 124.16 mi (199.81 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.41 L · about $21.34
Round trip
$42.69
11.32 gal · 42.82 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.34 $42.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.07 $48.14
Premium $4.65 $26.34 $52.68
Diesel $5.30 $30.02 $60.04

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and Cicero. The current time is 17:19:25.

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.