How far is York, IL from Cicero, IL?
The driving distance from York, IL to Cicero, IL is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Cicero.
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Start on North York Street
621 ft · 29 sec · North York Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
1290 ft · 57 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on East 150th Road
1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road
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Turn sharp right onto IL 1
30.7 mi · 46 min · IL 1
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Turn left onto West Jasper Street
10.7 mi · 19 min · West Jasper Street
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Continue on East 1200th Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1200th Road
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Continue on East 1220th Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East 1220th Road
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Continue on East 1225th Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East 1225th Road
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Continue on East 1850th Road
1 mi · 2 min · East 1850th Road
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Continue on Illinois Route 133
5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 133
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Continue on E County Road 200 N
3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N
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Continue on Illinois Route 133
1 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 133
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Continue on East County Road 200 North
1.5 mi · 3 min · East County Road 200 North
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Continue on E County Road 200 N
1.6 mi · 3 min · E County Road 200 N
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Continue on East County Road 200 North
1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 200 North
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Continue on E County Road 200 N
3.6 mi · 6 min · E County Road 200 N
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Continue on East County Road 200 North
1550 ft · 33 sec · East County Road 200 North
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Champaign
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
138.1 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Vollmer Road
1475 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road West
159 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Vollmer Road
1892 ft · 40 sec · Vollmer Road
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Turn left onto Cicero Avenue
10.8 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue
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Continue on South Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 17 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 York and Cicero.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
138 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving York and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Cicero?
The road trip is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km) and usually takes 04h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rantoul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.8 miles from York and 127.6 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.75 one way or $79.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around York and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Rantoul
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 Rantoul.
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Danville, Illinois
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 184.86 mi (297.51 km).
#1 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $4.67 | $39.75 | $79.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $45.09 | $90.18 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $49.73 | $99.46 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $55.98 | $111.97 |
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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