How far is Sugar Grove, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Sugar Grove, IL to Cicero, IL is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.84 mi
00h 50m
Flight
36 mi
57.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36 mi
Kilometers
57.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.84 mi
Kilometers
65.73 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Mon, May 25, 3:52 PM CDT
Return by in Sugar Grove
Mon, May 25, 4:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Grove
2026-05-25T15:01
Arrive Cicero
Mon, May 25, 3:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugar Grove
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
Lisle
IL

Town in Illinois

From Sugar Grove
20.4 mi
00h 25m
To Cicero
20.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sugar Grove and Cicero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Grove and Cicero.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cross Street

    82 m · 14 sec · Cross Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto United States Route 30

    582 ft · 14 sec · United States Route 30

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 56 East: Chicago

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway

    7 mi · 9 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue

    1248 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    1837 ft · 44 sec · South Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road

    2665 ft · 57 sec · West Roosevelt Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugar Grove 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IL 56 East
25.2 mi · 62%
Eisenhower Expressway
7.01 mi · 17%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.01 mi · 15%
South Laramie Avenue
1.39 mi · 3%
West Roosevelt Road
0.5 mi · 1%
South Central Avenue
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

IL 56 East

Merge slight left

24.8 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lisle
00h 25m from Sugar Grove
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sugar Grove and Sunny near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sugar Grove to Cicero?

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Sugar Grove and 20.4 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sugar Grove and Sunny near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Lisle

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

6 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

17 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

22 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

31 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Grove and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 36 mi (57.93 km).

Sugar Grove

#1 Sugar Grove

City in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America

Population9,884
Coordinates41.7614200, -88.4436900
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-88.443808, 41.761421)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.46 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.86
2.88 gal · 10.92 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.43 $10.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.12 $12.25
Premium $4.65 $6.70 $13.40
Diesel $5.30 $7.64 $15.28

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugar Grove and Cicero. The current time is 15:01:56.

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.