Origin
Calumet City, IL
Morning in Calumet City on Sunday
Local time
8:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calumet City, IL to South Lawndale, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.3 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
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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South Lawndale, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Trip Overview
Calumet City, IL to South Lawndale, IL is 24.3 miles and takes about 40m via Bishop Ford Freeway and Dan Ryan Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of your journey, making it a practical option for getting between these areas efficiently. It's a short enough drive that you won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ford Freeway | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| West 35th Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Sibley Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Local) | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 31st Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South California Avenue | 0.5 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 South Lawndale, 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
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90, I 94
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 90; I 94
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 55A
Toward 35th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto South LaSalle Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South LaSalle Street
13
Turn left onto West 35th Street
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West 35th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto South California Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South California Avenue
15
Turn left onto West 31st Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto South Saint Louis Avenue
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Saint Louis Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
South Saint Louis Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
6
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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Roa...
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 90, I 94
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90, I 94
7
18.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward 35th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 55A
Toward 35th Street
6
22.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
West 31st Street
Turn left onto West 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
South Lawndale, IL
Morning in South Lawndale on Sunday
Local time
8:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
2 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
40m 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 leans heavily towards highway travel, with 61% of the route utilizing major freeways. You'll encounter the Bishop Ford Freeway early on, where you'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.2 miles. The journey then transitions to the Dan Ryan Expressway, maintaining a high-speed character for much of the 24.3 miles. Expect a consistent, fast-paced driving environment with minimal deviations from major roadways, characteristic of urban and suburban commutes.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bishop Ford Freeway and West 35th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near I 94 / Bishop Ford Freeway.
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 13 decision points packed into just 24.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 40m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). 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 South Lawndale, 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 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 South Lawndale, 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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