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Trip from Calumet City, IL to Mokena, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

24.2 mi

39 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

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city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Calumet City, IL

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village in Will County, Illinois, United States of America

Mokena, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Calumet City, IL to Mokena, IL covers 24.2 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, Tri-State Tollway, Torrence Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 9.9 mi 12m
Tri-State Tollway 4.8 mi 6m
Torrence Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
191st Street 2 mi 3m
Pulaski Road 1.5 mi 3m
Wolf Road 1.1 mi 2m
South La Grange Road 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 9.9 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pulaski Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Road
2

Turn left onto IL 83

2.6 mi · 4 min · Torrence Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 West, I 294 North, I 94 West Use the right lane.
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 80 West, I 294 North Use the slight left lane.
5

Merge onto I 80; I 294

4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

9.9 mi · 12 min · I 80
Exit 5 Toward I 80 West: Iowa Use the slight right lane.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Exit 145 Toward US 45: La Grange Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto US 45

0.2 mi · 15 sec · South La Grange Road
9

Continue on US 45

0.7 mi · 1 min · South La Grange Road
10

Turn right onto CH 84

2.0 mi · 3 min · 191st Street
11

At end of road, turn left onto Wolf Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Wolf Road
12

Arrive at destination

Wolf Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | IL 83 / Torrence Avenue

Turn left onto IL 83 / Torrence Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
4.1 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I 80 West, I 294 North, I 94 West

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 80 West, I 294 North, I 94 West
8
4.7 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West, I 294 North

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 80 West, I 294 North
8
9.8 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Iowa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward I 80 West: Iowa
7
19.8 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward US 45: La Grange Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 145 Toward US 45: La Grange Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.75 one way

$7.50 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $4.11 $8.23
premium $4.93 $4.70 $9.39
diesel $5.60 $5.33 $10.67

Estimated Tolls: $0.29

Tri-state Tollway (4.8 mi) $0.29

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$0

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.3 0 $2.54 $1.16
Efficient EV 6.1 0 $2.12 $0.97
EV Truck/SUV 9.7 0 $3.39 $1.55

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 Aug 25, 2026

Origin

Calumet City, IL

Late night in Calumet City on Friday

Local time

5:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Mostly Sunny

S 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 25 at 1:12PM CDT until August 27 at 5:40AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 25 at 1:12PM CDT until August 29 at 11:17AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

Mokena, IL

Late night in Mokena on Friday

Local time

5:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 25 at 1:12PM CDT until August 27 at 5:40AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 25 at 1:12PM CDT until August 29 at 11:17AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

36m 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?

24.2 mi in 36m — 41% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 80.

41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on I 80.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 1.5 miles in near IL 83 / Torrence Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 24.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (IL 83 / Torrence Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

739 ft 587 ft

Total Climb

172 ft

Total Descent

52 ft

Highest Point

739 ft

~20.7 mi in

Elevation Range

152 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Calumet City, IL

Full guide →

Arriving in Mokena, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1880

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 36m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). 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 9.9 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.29 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 Mokena, 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 1.5 miles (IL 83 / Torrence Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 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 Mokena, 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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