How far is Volo, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Volo, IL to Cicero, IL is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
49.32 mi
01h 09m
Flight
39.41 mi
63.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.41 mi
Kilometers
63.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.32 mi
Kilometers
79.37 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 PM CDT
Return by in Volo
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Volo
2026-04-19T14:08
Arrive Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Volo
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
Hoffman Estates
IL

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

From Volo
24.7 mi
00h 34m
To Cicero
24.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Volo Village Road

    1016 ft · 48 sec · Volo Village Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1448 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    17.5 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue

    1248 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    1837 ft · 44 sec · South Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road

    2665 ft · 57 sec · West Roosevelt Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Volo 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 290 East
24.5 mi · 50%
Volo Village Road
17.4 mi · 35%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 9%
South Laramie Avenue
1.39 mi · 3%
West Roosevelt Road
0.5 mi · 1%
South Central Avenue
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 290 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

17.5 mi · 00h 23m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoffman Estates
00h 34m from Volo
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Volo and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Volo and 24.7 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Volo and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

30 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

31 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

36 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Volo and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 39.41 mi (63.42 km).

Volo

#1 Volo

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population6,042
Coordinates42.3261300, -88.1678600
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Volo (-88.16786, 42.32613)
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.59 L · about $6.56
Round trip
$13.12
3.48 gal · 13.18 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.56 $13.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.65 $8.10 $16.20
Diesel $5.30 $9.23 $18.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Volo and Cicero. The current time is 14:08:27.

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.