How far is South Beloit, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from South Beloit, IL to Cicero, IL is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
95.8 mi
01h 54m
Flight
79.48 mi
127.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.48 mi
Kilometers
127.91 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.8 mi
Kilometers
154.18 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Tue, Apr 14, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in South Beloit
Tue, Apr 14, 10:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Beloit
2026-04-14T18:46
Arrive Cicero
Tue, Apr 14, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Beloit
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
Huntley
IL

Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States

From South Beloit
47.8 mi
00h 57m
To Cicero
48 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Beloit and Cicero.

  1. 1

    Start on Gardner Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Gardner Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    17.5 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue

    1248 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    1837 ft · 44 sec · South Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road

    2665 ft · 57 sec · West Roosevelt Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 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 South Beloit and Cicero.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
50.1 mi · 52%
I 290 East
23.7 mi · 25%
Gardner Street
19 mi · 20%
South Laramie Avenue
1.39 mi · 1%
West Roosevelt Road
0.5 mi · 1%
I 290
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

29.8 mi · 00h 32m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
79.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntley
00h 57m from South Beloit
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Beloit 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 South Beloit to Cicero?

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Huntley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from South Beloit and 48 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Beloit and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Huntley

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

47 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Naperville

49 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

52 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Plano

57 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Beloit and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 79.48 mi (127.91 km).

South Beloit

#1 South Beloit

City in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States

Population7,540
Coordinates42.4930700, -89.0367800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: South Beloit (-89.03678, 42.49307)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.27 L · about $13.24
Round trip
$26.47
7.02 gal · 26.54 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.24 $26.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.93 $29.86
Premium $4.65 $16.34 $32.67
Diesel $5.30 $18.62 $37.23

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between South Beloit and Cicero. The current time is 18:46:15.

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.