How far is Wilmette, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from Wilmette, IL to Cicero, IL is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmette and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmette and Cicero.
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Start on Wilmette Avenue
20 m · 9 sec · Wilmette Avenue
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1211 ft · 34 sec · Ridge Road
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Continue on Gross Point Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Gross Point Road
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Turn left onto Skokie Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · Skokie Boulevard
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Continue on North Cicero Avenue
1307 ft · 32 sec · North Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
1073 ft · 24 sec · West Touhy Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Chicago
845 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
2222 ft · 35 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue
1332 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Kennedy Irving Park Road
119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road
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Turn slight left onto West Irving Park Road
1004 ft · 23 sec · West Irving Park Road
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Turn right onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
2662 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road
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Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 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 Wilmette 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.
Edens Expressway
Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
3.81 mi · 00h 05m
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 Wilmette 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 Wilmette to Cicero?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Wilmette and 16.3 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilmette and Mostly Sunny near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood
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 Lincolnwood.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmette and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 15.74 mi (25.33 km).
#1 Wilmette
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,819 |
| Coordinates | 42.0722500, -87.7228400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
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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