How far is Round Lake Beach, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Round Lake Beach, IL to Cicero, IL is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.54 mi
01h 11m
Flight
40.23 mi
64.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.23 mi
Kilometers
64.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.54 mi
Kilometers
90.99 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Wed, Apr 15, 9:57 PM CDT
Return by in Round Lake Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 11:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Round Lake Beach
2026-04-15T20:46
Arrive Cicero
Wed, Apr 15, 9:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Round Lake Beach
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Highland Park
IL

City in Lake County, Illinois, United States

From Round Lake Beach
25.1 mi
00h 35m
To Cicero
31.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Round Lake Beach and Cicero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake Beach and Cicero.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    632 ft · 13 sec · Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Belvidere Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ivanhoe Road

    1418 ft · 24 sec · Ivanhoe Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Antioch Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Peterson Road

    864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Peterson Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Buckley Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Buckley Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Skokie Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · North Skokie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Skokie Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    2222 ft · 35 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue

    1332 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Kennedy Irving Park Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto West Irving Park Road

    1004 ft · 23 sec · West Irving Park Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Cicero Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    2662 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Round Lake Beach 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 24%
North Skokie Highway
5.58 mi · 10%
North Pulaski Road
5.04 mi · 9%
Buckley Road
4.41 mi · 8%
Skokie Highway
3.76 mi · 7%
Skokie Valley Road
3.38 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Edens Expressway

Continue on Edens Expressway

13.7 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
40.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Park
00h 35m from Round Lake Beach
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Round Lake Beach 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 Round Lake Beach to Cicero?

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Highland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Round Lake Beach and 31.4 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Round Lake Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Highland Park, 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 Highland Park.

RAIL

Glenview station

12 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

36 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

41 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

43 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Round Lake Beach and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 40.23 mi (64.74 km).

Round Lake Beach

#1 Round Lake Beach

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population26,919
Coordinates42.3716900, -88.0900800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.09011, 42.37173)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.55 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.01
3.98 gal · 15.1 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.50 $15.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.46 $16.93
Premium $4.65 $9.26 $18.52
Diesel $5.30 $10.55 $21.11

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 Round Lake Beach and Cicero. The current time is 20:46:10.

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.