How far is Rosemont, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Rosemont, IL to Cicero, IL is about 285.6 miles (459.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.4 miles (409.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.64 mi
05h 21m
Flight
254.4 mi
409.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.4 mi
Kilometers
409.41 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.64 mi
Kilometers
459.7 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 AM CDT
Return by in Rosemont
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosemont
2026-04-18T23:30
Arrive Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rosemont
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
McLean
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Rosemont
142.9 mi
02h 40m
To Cicero
142.8 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hallows Avenue

    1231 ft · 60 sec · Hallows Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kingshighway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Kingshighway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Collinsville Road

    114 m · 13 sec · Collinsville Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1154 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1420 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    130.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    1765 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rosemont and Cicero.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
268 mi · 94%
Collinsville Road
12.5 mi · 4%
Kingshighway
2.27 mi · 1%
South Cicero Avenue
1.39 mi
South Laramie Avenue
0.63 mi
West 31st Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
254.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
02h 40m from Rosemont
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rosemont 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 Rosemont to Cicero?

The road trip is about 285.6 miles (459.7 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from Rosemont and 142.8 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 254.4 miles (409.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.01 one way or $76.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rosemont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near McLean

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McLean and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

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865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
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Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.

RAIL

Lincoln

25 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

27 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

59 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosemont and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 254.4 mi (409.41 km).

Rosemont

#1 Rosemont

Village in the U.

Population4,147
Coordinates38.6269900, -90.0973300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Rosemont (-90.09733, 38.62699)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.08 gal
38.16 L · about $38.01
Round trip
$76.02
20.16 gal · 76.32 L
Estimated CO2
89.6 kg one way
Round trip: 179.2 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.01 $76.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.87 $85.74
Premium $4.65 $46.91 $93.82
Diesel $5.30 $53.46 $106.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rosemont and Cicero. The current time is 23:30:29.

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.