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Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Calumet, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

49m

Distance

31.6 mi

51 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Calumet, IL, IL

Calumet, IL

Claudia Solano

Trip Overview

Bolingbrook, IL to Calumet, IL is 31.6 miles and takes about 49 minutes via West 95th Street and the Tri-State Tollway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois. Expect a mixed drive that combines surface streets with tollway travel. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward connection between two points without requiring an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 95th Street 11.8 mi 20m
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 10.2 mi 13m
Tri-State Tollway 4.2 mi 5m
West 93rd Street 1.2 mi 1m
North Bolingbrook Drive 1 mi 2m
Mile-Long Bridge 0.9 mi 1m
South Commercial Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Southwest Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West 95th Street — 11.8 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Calumet, IL.

1

Start on IL 53

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Bolingbrook Drive
2

Turn left

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
3

Merge onto I 55

10 mi · 13 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 277B Toward I 294 South: Indiana Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 294

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
7

Continue on I 294

3.4 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 17A Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto US 12; US 20

2.0 mi · 4 min · West 95th Street
11

Turn left onto Southwest Highway

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Southwest Highway
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on West 93rd Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · West 93rd Street
13

Turn right onto IL 50

0.3 mi · 33 sec · South Cicero Avenue
14

Turn left onto US 12; US 20

9.8 mi · 16 min · West 95th Street
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto South Commercial Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Commercial Avenue
Use the left lane.
16

Arrive at destination

South Commercial Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Burbank, IL

16 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Burbank, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Bolingbrook, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.4 and 31 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
11.4 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward I 294 South: Indiana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 277B Toward I 294 South: Indiana
8
17 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17A Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76t...
9
17.2 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
6
21.1 mi into trip | ~32m in | US 12; US 20 / West 95th Street

Turn left onto US 12; US 20 / West 95th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
31 mi into trip | ~48m in | South Commercial Avenue

Turn left onto South Commercial Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.94 one way

$9.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.42 $10.85
premium $4.89 $6.08 $12.16
diesel $5.61 $6.98 $13.95

Estimated Tolls: $0.25

Tri-state Tollway (4.2 mi) $0.25

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$0

Total

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52
Efficient EV 7.9 0 $2.77 $1.26
EV Truck/SUV 12.6 0 $4.42 $2.02

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bolingbrook, IL

Morning in Bolingbrook on Tuesday

Local time

8:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

WNW 10 to 15 mph 37% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 16 at 2:08PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Calumet, IL

Morning in Calumet on Tuesday

Local time

8:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Burbank, IL

16 mi in

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

24 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

49m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 32% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate West 95th Street for a significant stretch, with the longest uninterrupted segment measuring 11.8 miles on this road. The drive progresses from surface street travel to incorporating the Adlai Stevenson Expressway and the Tri-State Tollway, which are higher-speed routes. This transition means you'll experience varying traffic conditions and speed limits throughout the 49-minute drive.

32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on West 95th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 31.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on West 95th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.25 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Calumet, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Calumet, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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