How far is Winnetka, IL from Cicero, IL?

The driving distance from Winnetka, IL to Cicero, IL is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
28.58 mi
00h 46m
Flight
18.16 mi
29.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.16 mi
Kilometers
29.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.58 mi
Kilometers
46 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM CDT
Return by in Winnetka
Sun, Apr 19, 9:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winnetka
2026-04-19T08:06
Arrive Cicero
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winnetka
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
Lincolnwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Winnetka
11.4 mi
00h 23m
To Cicero
17.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 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 Winnetka and Cicero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    1577 ft · 49 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Locust Road

    2641 ft · 1 min · Locust Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Willow Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Willow Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East, US 41 South

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Edens Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    2222 ft · 35 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue

    1332 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue

    68 m · 17 sec · North Keeler Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Avondale Avenue

    1681 ft · 48 sec · North Avondale Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Pulaski Road

    2 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Cicero Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    2662 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Laramie Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Laramie Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winnetka 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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
10.7 mi · 37%
North Pulaski Road
4.85 mi · 17%
South Laramie Avenue
1.39 mi · 5%
Willow Road
1.37 mi · 5%
North Cicero Avenue
1.02 mi · 4%
West Madison Street
1.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Edens Expressway

Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway

10.7 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnwood
00h 23m from Winnetka
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winnetka 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 Winnetka to Cicero?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Winnetka and 17.1 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

10 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

16 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winnetka and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 18.16 mi (29.23 km).

Winnetka

#1 Winnetka

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population12,194
Coordinates42.1080800, -87.7359000
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Street (-87.735898, 42.108263)
End: South Laramie Avenue (-87.753926, 41.84559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.82 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
2.02 gal · 7.64 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.65 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $5.30 $5.36 $10.71

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 Winnetka and Cicero. The current time is 08:06:29.

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.