How far is Willow Springs, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Willow Springs, IL to Cicero, IL is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Illinois United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willow Springs and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Springs and Cicero.
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Start on Hilton Street
19 m · 5 sec · Hilton Street
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Turn right onto Archer Avenue
2357 ft · 57 sec · Archer Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 12 North, US 20 North, US 45 North: La Grange Road
1813 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto La Grange Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
1765 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West 31st Street
2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street
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Turn right onto South Laramie Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Willow Springs and Cicero.
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.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
7.21 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs to Cicero?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lyons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Willow Springs and 6.3 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willow Springs and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Lyons
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyons.
Summit
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Naperville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willow Springs and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 9.08 mi (14.61 km).
#1 Willow Springs
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 5,562 |
| Coordinates | 41.7408700, -87.8603300 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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