How far is Romeoville, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Romeoville, IL to Cicero, IL is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
24.49 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.06 mi
35.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.06 mi
Kilometers
35.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.49 mi
Kilometers
39.41 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 12:38 AM CDT
Return by in Romeoville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Romeoville
2026-04-16T00:02
Arrive Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 12:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Romeoville
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
Burr Ridge
IL

Village in United States of America

From Romeoville
12.6 mi
00h 18m
To Cicero
11.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kingston Drive

    13 m · 5 sec · Kingston Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Belmont Drive

    2524 ft · 1 min · Belmont Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Independence Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Independence Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Joliet Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Joliet Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 355 South Toll, I 55 North: Suburbs, Chicago

    33 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    2653 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    17.3 mi · 23 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    1765 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Romeoville 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
17.3 mi · 71%
Joliet Road
2.33 mi · 10%
Independence Boulevard
1.71 mi · 7%
South Cicero Avenue
1.39 mi · 6%
South Laramie Avenue
0.63 mi · 3%
West 31st Street
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

17.3 mi · 00h 23m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burr Ridge
00h 18m from Romeoville
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Romeoville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Romeoville to Cicero?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Burr Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Romeoville and 11.9 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Romeoville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Burr Ridge

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

8 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

19 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

27 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Romeoville and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 22.06 mi (35.5 km).

Romeoville

#1 Romeoville

Town

Population39,770
Coordinates41.6475300, -88.0895100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingston Drive (-88.089589, 41.647503)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.49
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.24 $6.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.66 $7.32
Premium $4.65 $4.00 $8.00
Diesel $5.30 $4.56 $9.12

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Romeoville and Cicero. The current time is 00:02:35.

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.