How far is Poplar Grove, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Poplar Grove, IL to Cicero, IL is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poplar Grove and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poplar Grove and Cicero.
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Start on North State Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North State Street
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Continue on Poplar Grove Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Poplar Grove Road
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Turn left onto Lawrenceville Road
1030 ft · 31 sec · Lawrenceville Road
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Genoa Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Genoa Road
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Take the ramp left
2930 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
2618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
17.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue
1248 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
1837 ft · 44 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
2665 ft · 57 sec · West Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 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 Poplar Grove and Cicero.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
29.8 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Poplar Grove and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cicero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poplar Grove to Cicero?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Poplar Grove and 39.3 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Poplar Grove and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
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 Elgin.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poplar Grove and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 65.59 mi (105.56 km).
#1 Poplar Grove
Human settlement
| Population | 5,075 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683500, -88.8220500 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.45 | $20.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
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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