Origin
Calumet Park, IL
Morning in Calumet Park on Tuesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calumet Park, IL to Elmhurst, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.4 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calumet Park, IL
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Elmhurst, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Calumet Park to Elmhurst, expect a straightforward 29.7-mile journey through the Midwest. You can easily complete this trip in about 39 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should cover your needs for this short haul. Because the distance is relatively brief, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. Whether you are commuting or visiting, this route offers a quick connection between these two Illinois locations without requiring extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 18.2 mi | 22m |
| West 127th Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| South York Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Roosevelt Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South York Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Cicero Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Park Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 18.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet Park, IL and Elmhurst, IL.
1
Start on West 127th Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
West 127th Street
2
Turn right onto IL 50
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cicero Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 294
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 30B
Toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto IL 38
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Roosevelt Road
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward North York Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto South York Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
South York Road
10
Continue on South York Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South York Street
11
Turn left onto West Park Avenue
38 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Park Avenue
12
Turn slight right
65 ft
·
4 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m 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.
6
21.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
22.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 30B
Toward IL 38 West: Roosevelt Road
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward North York Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward North York Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
Tri-state Tollway
(18.2 mi)
$1.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 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 | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
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
Elmhurst, IL
Morning in Elmhurst on Tuesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Widespread Fog
ESE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 11:52PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 11:52PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
16 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
38m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You will primarily navigate via Cicero Avenue and the I-294 North Tri-State Tollway to reach your destination. While the highway share is 0 percent, the path relies on transitioning between arterial roads and tollway segments. The nature of this drive is more about navigating local infrastructure than enjoying a long, uninterrupted stretch of highway. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience where you will need to stay alert for frequent turns rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 4.1 miles in.
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 9 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Elmhurst, IL
Full guide →Elmhurst is in 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 38m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.09 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 Elmhurst, 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 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): 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 Elmhurst, 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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