Origin
Calumet City, IL
Late night in Calumet City on Sunday
Local time
12:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calumet City, IL to Bellwood, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Calumet City, IL
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Bellwood, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Calumet City, IL to Bellwood, IL covers 34 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tri-State Tollway, Sibley Boulevard, East 147th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on Tri-State Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 21.5 mi | 26m |
| Sibley Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| East 147th Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Harrison Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Butterfield Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Wolf Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Wentworth Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Washington Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 21.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City, IL and Bellwood, IL.
1
Start on Pulaski Road
114 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pulaski Road
2
Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Wentworth Avenue
3
Turn left onto Sibley Boulevard
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Sibley Boulevard
4
Continue on IL 83
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East 147th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 294
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 30A
Toward IL 38 East: Roosevelt Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto IL 38
192 ft
·
11 sec
·
Roosevelt Road
10
Turn left onto Harrison Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrison Street
11
Turn left onto North Wolf Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wolf Road
12
Turn right onto IL 56
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Butterfield Road
13
Continue on IL 56
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Washington Boulevard
14
Turn right onto US 12; US 20; US 45
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mannheim Road
15
Arrive at destination
US 12; US 20; US 45
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Calumet City, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wentworth Avenue
Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
30.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward IL 38 East: Roosevelt Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 30A
Toward IL 38 East: Roosevelt Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.27 one way
$10.54 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.30
Tri-state Tollway
(21.5 mi)
$1.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Bellwood, IL
Late night in Bellwood on Sunday
Local time
12:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
34 mi in 49m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wentworth Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
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 34 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: near the start (Wentworth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
685 ft
576 ft
Total Climb
204 ft
Total Descent
156 ft
Highest Point
685 ft
~31.5 mi in
Elevation Range
109 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Calumet City, IL
Full guide →Arriving in Bellwood, IL
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 34 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.5 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.30 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 Bellwood, 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: near the start (Wentworth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Bellwood, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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