Origin
Chicago Heights, IL
Morning in Chicago Heights on Sunday
Local time
8:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chicago Heights, IL to Calumet City, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chicago Heights, IL
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Calumet City, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a short trek across the Midwest, the 14.5-mile journey from Chicago Heights to Calumet City is a quick, straightforward transit. Expect to spend about 21 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate between these two Illinois hubs. Because the entire trip is so brief, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. With a minimal fuel budget of just $2, this route is highly cost-effective for local travel. It serves as a practical connection for those moving within the state, offering a no-fuss way to reach your destination quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Torrence Avenue | 4 mi | 6m |
| East Lincoln Highway | 4 mi | 8m |
| South Burnham Avenue | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Ridge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pulaski Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Halsted Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Torrence Avenue
— 4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago Heights, IL and Calumet City, IL.
1
Start on South Halsted Street
19 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Halsted Street
2
Turn left onto US 30
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
East Lincoln Highway
3
Turn left onto Torrence Avenue
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Torrence Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
5
Turn left onto South Burnham Avenue
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Burnham Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Pulaski Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Road
7
Arrive at destination
Pulaski Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.5 — 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
|
US 30 / East Lincoln Highway
Turn left onto US 30 / East Lincoln Highway
Navigation decision point
6
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Torrence Avenue
Turn left onto Torrence Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Ridge Road
Turn right onto Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
5
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
South Burnham Avenue
Turn left onto South Burnham Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Pulaski Road
Turn right onto Pulaski Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Calumet City, IL
Morning in Calumet City on Sunday
Local time
8:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
19 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
24m 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 14.5-mile path is a turn-heavy local drive rather than an open highway cruise. You will utilize a combination of East Lincoln Highway, IL 394 North, and the Calumet Expressway to navigate the distance. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a series of transitions between local roads rather than a long, monotonous interstate stretch. There is effectively no long, uninterrupted segment on this route, as the longest stretch on East Lincoln Highway is 0 miles. You will find that the road requires your full attention due to the frequent turns and shifts in the driving environment.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Torrence Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 30 / East Lincoln Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 30 / East Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Torrence Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Chicago Heights, IL
Full guide →Founded 1893
Chicago Heights is a city of 29,000 people (2019) in the Chicagoland region of Illinois. Chicago Heights remains one of the most dangerous cities in Illinois, with rampant poverty and high levels of violent crime.
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 24m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Torrence Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (US 30 / East Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Torrence Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Calumet City, 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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