How far is Saint Joseph, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, IL to Cicero, IL is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.72 mi
02h 47m
Flight
120.74 mi
194.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.74 mi
Kilometers
194.31 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.72 mi
Kilometers
224.85 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 1:56 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 16, 4:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-04-15T23:09
Arrive Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 1:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
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
Clifton
IL

Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA

From Saint Joseph
69.9 mi
01h 23m
To Cicero
69.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW
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 Saint Joseph and Cicero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Cicero.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Champaign

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward Neil Street

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on North Neil Street

    752 ft · 26 sec · North Neil Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

    1336 ft · 38 sec · East Marketview Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Market Street

    3 mi · 4 min · North Market Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    101.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

    159 m · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Vollmer Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    10.6 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Joseph 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
101 mi · 73%
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 8%
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 8%
I 74 West
10.6 mi · 8%
North Market Street
2.99 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 49m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
01h 23m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph to Cicero?

The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Saint Joseph and 69.8 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

20 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

21 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

59 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 120.74 mi (194.31 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

Human settlement in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America

Population3,800
Coordinates40.1117000, -88.0417000
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Joseph (-88.0417, 40.1117)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.66 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.18
9.86 gal · 37.32 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.59 $37.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.97 $41.93
Premium $4.65 $22.94 $45.89
Diesel $5.30 $26.15 $52.30

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 Saint Joseph and Cicero. The current time is 23:09:16.

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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.