How far is Somerset, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Somerset, IL to Cicero, IL is about 339 miles (545.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292 miles (469.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
338.95 mi
06h 44m
Flight
291.98 mi
469.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.98 mi
Kilometers
469.89 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.95 mi
Kilometers
545.49 km
Drive Time
06h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Somerset
Thu, Apr 16, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-04-15T18:58
Arrive Cicero
Thu, Apr 16, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:45 PM to 2:15 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Humboldt
IL

Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America

From Somerset
169.6 mi
03h 22m
To Cicero
169.4 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 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 Somerset and Cicero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Somerset Road

    35 m · 12 sec · Somerset Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Deneal Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Deneal Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Deneal Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Deneal Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Commercial Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Commercial Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1 km · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    53 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    31.6 mi · 48 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    124 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto West Main Street

    3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    24 mi · 26 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    178.5 mi · 3 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West

    159 m · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vollmer Road

    1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    10.6 mi · 17 min · South Cicero Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 31st Street

    2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
179 mi · 53%
Ken Gray Expressway
91.4 mi · 27%
North Main Street
31.6 mi · 9%
Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 3%
South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 3%
Deneal Road
8.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

179 mi · 03h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
292 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Humboldt
03h 22m from Somerset
Leave By
10:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Somerset 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 Somerset to Cicero?

The road trip is about 339 miles (545.5 km) and usually takes 06h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.6 miles from Somerset and 169.4 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 292 miles (469.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.10 one way or $90.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Somerset and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Humboldt

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

14 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

57 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

57 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

80 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 291.98 mi (469.89 km).

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#1 Somerset

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population3,955
Coordinates37.6544900, -88.4572700
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-88.45727, 37.65449)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.96 gal
45.28 L · about $45.10
Round trip
$90.20
23.92 gal · 90.56 L
Estimated CO2
106.3 kg one way
Round trip: 212.6 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.10 $90.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.87 $101.73
Premium $4.65 $55.66 $111.32
Diesel $5.30 $63.44 $126.87

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Cicero. The current time is 18:58:06.

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.