How far is Prospect Heights, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Prospect Heights, IL to Cicero, IL is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prospect Heights and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect Heights and Cicero.
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Start on West Camp McDonald Road
66 m · 8 sec · West Camp McDonald Road
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Turn right onto North Elmhurst Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Elmhurst Road
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Turn left onto East Rand Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Rand Road
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Continue on Rand Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Rand Road
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Continue on North Northwest Highway
158 m · 13 sec · North Northwest Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 294 South: Indiana
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
1992 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 11 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 Prospect Heights 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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
10.9 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Prospect Heights and 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 Prospect Heights to Cicero?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Northlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Prospect Heights and 18 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Prospect Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Northlake
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 Northlake.
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prospect Heights and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 19.67 mi (31.65 km).
#1 Prospect Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 15,702 |
| Coordinates | 42.0953000, -87.9375700 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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