Origin
Calumet City, IL
Night in Calumet City on Saturday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calumet City, IL to Portage Park, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 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 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Portage Park, IL
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Trip Overview
Calumet City, IL to Portage Park, IL is 32.1 miles and takes about 48m via Bishop Ford Freeway and Kennedy Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's ideal for a single day. You'll be on major expressways for most of the journey, so expect typical urban traffic. Plan for this to be a quick connection rather than a leisurely scenic tour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ford Freeway | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Kennedy Expressway | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Sibley Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Montrose Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Wentworth Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Linder Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bishop Ford Freeway
— 8.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City, IL and Portage 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
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Sibley Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
5
Merge onto I 94
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Bishop Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bishop Ford Freeway
Toward I 94 West: Chicago Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 94
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 90; I 94
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 43C
Toward Montrose Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Montrose Avenue
12
Turn left onto North Linder Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Linder Avenue
13
Turn right onto West Hutchinson Street
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Hutchinson Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Hutchinson Street
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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 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 3.1 and 32.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway toward I 94 West: Chicago Loop
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 West: Chicago Loop
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Roa...
7
30.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward Montrose Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43C
Toward Montrose Avenue
5
32.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
West Hutchinson Street
Turn right onto West Hutchinson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 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 | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
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
Portage Park, IL
Night in Portage Park on Saturday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
8 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
48m 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 route is heavily focused on expressways, with 85% of the drive being on major highways like the Bishop Ford Freeway and Kennedy Expressway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 8.2 miles on the Bishop Ford Freeway, offering a consistent, high-speed experience for a significant portion of the trip. The Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) also plays a role, meaning you'll be navigating urban arterial routes. Expect this drive to feel like a typical, efficient connection between two points within the greater Chicago area.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Bishop Ford Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bishop Ford Freeway and Kennedy Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway.
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 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): 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 48m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Bishop Ford Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Portage Park, 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 3.1 miles (I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): 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 Portage 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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