Origin
Hickory Hills, IL
Late night in Hickory Hills on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hickory Hills, IL to Calumet City, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hickory Hills, IL
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Calumet City, IL
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Trip Overview
Hickory Hills, IL to Calumet City, IL is 19.6 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Tri-State Tollway and West Sibley Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is best suited for a same-day excursion. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment, making it ideal for quick errands or connecting two nearby locations without a significant time investment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| West Sibley Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| West 147th Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| South Roberts Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Wentworth Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 91st Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 76th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 8.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Hills, IL and Calumet City, IL.
1
Start on 91st Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
91st Street
2
Turn right onto South Roberts Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Roberts Road
3
Turn left onto US 12; US 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 95th Street
4
Turn right onto 76th Avenue
446 ft
·
13 sec
·
76th Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 294
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto IL 83
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West 147th Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on IL 83
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
West Sibley Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wentworth Avenue
11
Turn left onto Pulaski Road
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pulaski Road
12
Arrive at destination
Pulaski Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Roberts Road
Turn right onto South Roberts Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
76th Avenue
Turn right onto 76th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m 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.
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
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 8
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.98 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| premium | $4.81 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.50
Tri-state Tollway
(8.3 mi)
$0.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Calumet City on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Chance Rain Showers
WNW 10 mph
51% chance
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
28 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
33m 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?
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with no percentage of highway driving. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 8.3 miles on the Tri-State Tollway. You'll transition from tollway to surface streets, so be prepared for changes in traffic patterns and speed limits as you navigate West Sibley Boulevard and West 147th Street. Expect a fairly urban driving environment with frequent intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near South Roberts Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.4 miles (South Roberts Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (76th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Calumet City, IL
Full guide →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 33m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.50 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.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.4 miles (South Roberts Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (76th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: 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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