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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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.
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Start on Kingston Drive
13 m · 5 sec · Kingston Drive
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Turn right onto Belmont Drive
2524 ft · 1 min · Belmont Drive
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Turn left onto Independence Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on Joliet Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Joliet Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 355 South Toll, I 55 North: Suburbs, Chicago
33 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
2653 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
17.3 mi · 23 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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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 Romeoville 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burr Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Romeoville and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 22.06 mi (35.5 km).
#1 Romeoville
Town
| Population | 39,770 |
| Coordinates | 41.6475300, -88.0895100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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