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Trip from Calumet City, IL to Wasco, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

62.6 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

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

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Calumet City, IL

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Downtown Wasco, IL, IL

Wasco, IL

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Trip Overview

Calumet City, IL to Wasco, IL is 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 35m via Tri-State Tollway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, and West Roosevelt Road, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a drive with frequent turns, typical of local road travel, rather than long, uninterrupted highway stretches. With its relatively short distance and manageable duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

31.3 miles from Calumet City, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tri-State Tollway 20.1 mi 24m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 12.7 mi 15m
West Roosevelt Road 5.7 mi 9m
Sibley Boulevard 5.5 mi 9m
West Main Street 3.9 mi 6m
East State Street 3.8 mi 8m
Winfield Road 3.5 mi 6m
East 147th Street 2.9 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Tri-State Tollway — 20.1 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

20 mi · 24 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

1.5 mi · 3 min
Exit 29 Toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 138 Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road) Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

13 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 125 Toward Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on this road

524 ft · 12 sec · this road
Exit 125 Toward Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield
12

Turn right onto Winfield Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Winfield Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn left onto IL 38

5.7 mi · 9 min · West Roosevelt Road
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on IL 38

3.8 mi · 8 min · East State Street
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on IL 38

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
16

Turn right onto CR 34

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Randall Road
17

Turn left onto IL 64

3.9 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
18

Arrive at destination

IL 64

Trip Plan

Given the 1h 35m duration and 62.6-mile distance, this is a straightforward one-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to give yourself ample time to navigate the turn-heavy sections without feeling rushed. While there are no specified stops, keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated fuel cost is around $10. Pay close attention to your GPS, especially during the segments that involve frequent turns, to ensure you stay on track toward Wasco. The flexibility of this shorter drive means you can adapt your departure and arrival times as needed.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.3 miles from Calumet City, IL, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 14 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 31.3 miles or 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wasco, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Calumet City, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Calumet City, IL

This is one driving day of about 62.6 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Calumet City, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Tri-State Tollway for about 20.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

village in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lombard, IL

31 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

Burbank, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lombard, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.3 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Javi Mexican Grill Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

West Chicago, Illinois

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 49.2

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13318715128

Visit website

A2B Indian Veg Restaurant - Illinois

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Warrenville, Illinois

0.6 mi

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Downers Grove, Illinois

0.6 mi

Javi Mexican Grill Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 49.2

West Chicago, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13318715128

Visit website

A2B Indian Veg Restaurant - Illinois

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 44.7

Warrenville, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+16307918800

Visit website

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 35.8

Downers Grove, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13312159463

Visit website

Ditka's Oakbrook

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive mile 31.3

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16305722200

Visit website

J. Alexander's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 31.3

Oak Brook, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16305738180

Visit website

Golden Bear Pancake & Crepery Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.4

Alsip, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+17086533454

Visit website

Mapo Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.3

Naperville, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+16304201388

Visit website

Nariman Restaurants

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.9

Bridgeview, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+17089075832

Visit website

Ixxa Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Whiting, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12192328138

Visit website

Prairie Trail Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 26.8

Willowbrook, Illinois

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.8 and 47.9 — 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
7
29.5 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 29 Toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
8
31.1 mi into trip | ~45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 138 Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
8
44 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 125 Toward Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield
6
47.9 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | IL 38 / West Roosevelt Road

Turn left onto IL 38 / West Roosevelt Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.79 one way

$19.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.75 $21.49
premium $4.89 $12.05 $24.09
diesel $5.61 $13.82 $27.64

Estimated Tolls: $1.97

Tri-state Tollway (20.1 mi) $1.21
Reagan Memorial Tollway (12.7 mi) $0.76

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.8 0 $6.57 $3.00
Efficient EV 15.7 0 $5.48 $2.50
EV Truck/SUV 25 0 $8.76 $4.01

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Calumet City, IL

Late night in Calumet City on Sunday

Local time

3:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wasco, IL

Late night in Wasco on Sunday

Local time

3:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

18 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 35m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 4.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share, meaning you'll navigate a series of local roads for the entire 62.6-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.1 miles on the Tri-State Tollway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before transitioning back to more varied road conditions. The route's character suggests a need for attention to navigation as you'll be making frequent turns. Be prepared for a driving experience that involves a mix of suburban and local thoroughfares.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on Tri-State Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Calumet City, IL and Wasco, IL, road signs point toward 22Nd Street (Cermak Road), Warrenville and Winfield.

22Nd Street (Cermak Road)

31.1 mi in | ~45m

Warrenville

44 mi in | ~1h 1m

Winfield

44 mi in | ~1h 1m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.97 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 Wasco, 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 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Wasco, 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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