Origin
Calumet City, IL
Late night in Calumet City on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calumet City, IL to Oak Lawn, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Oak Lawn, IL
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Trip Overview
Calumet City, IL to Oak Lawn, IL is 16.9 miles and takes about 30m via Sibley Boulevard and East 147th Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive entirely within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brief duration and straightforward path, it's ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. You'll be navigating primarily through suburban areas, so expect typical city traffic and local road conditions for the entire 16.9 miles.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sibley Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| East 147th Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cicero Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 103rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wentworth Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sibley Boulevard
— 5.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City, IL and Oak Lawn, 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
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12B
Toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto IL 50
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cicero Avenue
9
Continue on IL 50
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
10
Turn left onto 103rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
103rd Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Buell Avenue
528 ft
·
28 sec
·
Buell Avenue
12
Turn left onto 102nd Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
102nd Street
13
Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.6 — 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.
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12B
Toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
103rd Street
Turn left onto 103rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.17
Tri-state Tollway
(2.9 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Oak Lawn, IL
Late night in Oak Lawn on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy' local experience rather than an open highway cruise. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 16.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 5.5 miles along Sibley Boulevard. As you progress, the route shifts from Sibley Boulevard onto East 147th Street, requiring attention to local traffic patterns and signal timing. Expect a steady pace dictated by city lights and intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Sibley Boulevard.
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 early in the drive near Wentworth Avenue.
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 16.9 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: 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.
About the Cities
Arriving in Oak Lawn, IL
Full guide →Oak Lawn is a city of about 56,000 people (2016) in South Suburbs (Illinois), Chicagoland.
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 30m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 5.5 miles on Sibley Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.17 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: 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 Oak Lawn, 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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