How far is Pontoon Beach, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Pontoon Beach, IL to Cicero, IL is about 280.7 miles (451.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pontoon Beach and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pontoon Beach and Cicero.
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Start on the route
4 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Pontoon Road
2654 ft · 55 sec · Pontoon Road
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 East: Effingham
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago, Springfield
1668 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 56 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 Pontoon Beach 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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pontoon Beach 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 Pontoon Beach to Cicero?
The road trip is about 280.7 miles (451.8 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from Pontoon Beach and 140.2 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 8:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.37 one way or $74.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Pontoon Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pontoon Beach and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 247.61 mi (398.49 km).
#1 Pontoon Beach
Town
| Population | 5,655 |
| Coordinates | 38.7317200, -90.0803800 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| 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: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.15 | $84.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.12 | $92.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.56 | $105.13 |
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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