How far is Shorewood, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Shorewood, IL to Cicero, IL is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
36.54 mi
00h 45m
Flight
32.25 mi
51.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.25 mi
Kilometers
51.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.54 mi
Kilometers
58.81 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Wed, Apr 15, 10:51 PM CDT
Return by in Shorewood
Wed, Apr 15, 11:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shorewood
2026-04-15T22:06
Arrive Cicero
Wed, Apr 15, 10:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shorewood
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
Lemont
IL

Historic village in the U.

From Shorewood
18.6 mi
00h 22m
To Cicero
18 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 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 Shorewood and Cicero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Summer Street

    551 ft · 28 sec · Summer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    720 ft · 20 sec · West Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2940 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 55 North: Chicago

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    1765 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shorewood 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
33.5 mi · 92%
South Cicero Avenue
1.39 mi · 4%
South Laramie Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
East Jefferson Street
0.56 mi · 2%
West 31st Street
0.51 mi · 1%
IL 50
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

33.3 mi · 00h 43m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemont
00h 22m from Shorewood
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shorewood 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 Shorewood to Cicero?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Lemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Shorewood and 18 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lemont

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

17 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

18 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

19 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

20 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shorewood and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 32.25 mi (51.9 km).

Shorewood

#1 Shorewood

Village in Illinois

Population17,495
Coordinates41.5200300, -88.2017300
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Picnic Street (-88.202138, 41.52002)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.65 $6.00 $12.01
Diesel $5.30 $6.84 $13.68

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 Shorewood and Cicero. The current time is 22:06:42.

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.