Origin
Calumet City, IL
Late night in Calumet City on Sunday
Local time
1:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calumet City, IL to La Grange Park, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 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 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
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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La Grange Park, IL
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Trip Overview
Calumet City, IL to La Grange Park, IL is 31.8 miles and takes about 49m via Tri-State Tollway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the Midwest, connecting two points in Illinois. Since it's a relatively short trip, it’s ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a practical way to navigate between these suburban areas. You'll primarily be on surface roads after a short stretch of highway, making for a less demanding drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 18.4 mi | 23m |
| Sibley Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| East 147th Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| 31st Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Wolf Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Ogden Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Wentworth Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pulaski Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 18.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City, IL and La Grange Park, 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
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 27A
Toward US 34 East: Ogden Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto US 34
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ogden Avenue
9
Turn left onto Wolf Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wolf Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto 31st Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
31st Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Kemman Avenue
78 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kemman Avenue
12
Turn left
40 ft
·
3 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 8.8 and 29.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
7
27.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 34 East: Ogden Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27A
Toward US 34 East: Ogden Avenue
6
28.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Wolf Road
Turn left onto Wolf Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
29.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
31st Street
Turn right onto 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.70 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| premium | $4.81 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.76 | $13.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.11
Tri-state Tollway
(18.4 mi)
$1.11
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
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
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.
Destination
La Grange Park, IL
Late night in La Grange Park on Sunday
Local time
1:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°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?
This drive is predominantly on surface roads, with the Tri-State Tollway accounting for the longest continuous stretch at 18.4 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to navigating city streets and local thoroughfares. Expect a mostly surface road experience for the majority of the 31.8 miles, which means you'll encounter more traffic signals and intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Calumet City, 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: 31.8 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 (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.11 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.
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 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; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 La Grange Park, 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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