How far is Willowbrook, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Willowbrook, IL to Cicero, IL is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willowbrook and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willowbrook and Cicero.
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Start on Ridgemoor Drive
28 m · 8 sec · Ridgemoor Drive
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Turn right onto South Madison Street
2021 ft · 1 min · South Madison Street
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Turn left onto Plainfield Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn slight right onto West 55th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West 55th Street
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Continue on Joliet Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Joliet Road
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Continue on Prescott Avenue
2237 ft · 38 sec · Prescott Avenue
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Continue on Joliet Road
734 ft · 12 sec · Joliet Road
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Continue on 43rd Street
1643 ft · 28 sec · 43rd Street
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Continue on Joliet Road
2857 ft · 52 sec · Joliet Road
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Turn slight left onto South Harlem Avenue
2165 ft · 52 sec · South Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West 31st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 31st Street
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Turn left 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 Willowbrook 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.
Plainfield Road
Turn left onto Plainfield Road
3.64 mi · 00h 07m
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 Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook to Cicero?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
McCook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Willowbrook and 8.8 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willowbrook and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near McCook
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 McCook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willowbrook and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 10.74 mi (17.28 km).
#1 Willowbrook
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,507 |
| Coordinates | 41.7697500, -87.9358900 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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