How far is Sycamore, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Sycamore, IL to Cicero, IL is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.16 mi
01h 16m
Flight
48.97 mi
78.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.97 mi
Kilometers
78.81 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.16 mi
Kilometers
98.42 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Tue, May 5, 9:20 AM CDT
Return by in Sycamore
Tue, May 5, 10:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sycamore
2026-05-05T08:04
Arrive Cicero
Tue, May 5, 9:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sycamore
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Aurora
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Sycamore
31.8 mi
00h 38m
To Cicero
29.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    7 m · 8 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Somonauk Street

    127 m · 11 sec · Somonauk Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    632 ft · 17 sec · West Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue on DeKalb Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · DeKalb Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Peace Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South Peace Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Peace Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Peace Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago

    2237 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    40.4 mi · 47 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway

    7 mi · 9 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue

    1248 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    1837 ft · 44 sec · South Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road

    2665 ft · 57 sec · West Roosevelt Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sycamore 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
46.5 mi · 76%
Eisenhower Expressway
7.01 mi · 11%
South Peace Road
4.36 mi · 7%
North Peace Road
1.67 mi · 3%
South Laramie Avenue
1.39 mi · 2%
DeKalb Avenue
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

40.4 mi · 00h 47m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Aurora
00h 38m from Sycamore
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sycamore and Rain Showers Likely near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sycamore to Cicero?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

North Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Sycamore and 29.3 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sycamore and Rain Showers Likely near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near North Aurora

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

24 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

37 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

38 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sycamore and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 48.97 mi (78.81 km).

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#1 Sycamore

City in Illinois

Population18,317
Coordinates41.9889200, -88.6867500
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: W State Street (-88.68678, 41.988808)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.29
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.15 $16.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.19 $18.37
Premium $4.65 $10.05 $20.11
Diesel $5.30 $11.46 $22.91

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sycamore and Cicero. The current time is 08:04:03.

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.