Origin
La Grange Park, IL
Late night in La Grange Park on Sunday
Local time
12:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Grange Park, 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
49m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Grange Park, IL
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Calumet City, IL
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Trip Overview
La Grange Park, IL to Calumet City, IL is 32.1 miles and takes about 49m via Tri-State Tollway and West Sibley Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip primarily using surface roads, making it easy to navigate. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, as this route is easily completed within a few hours. Consider this a practical option for moving between these suburban Chicago areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 17.9 mi | 22m |
| West Sibley Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| West 147th Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| East 31st Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Mile-Long Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Wolf Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Ogden Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wentworth Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 17.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grange Park, IL and Calumet City, IL.
1
Start on this road
40 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Kemman Avenue
78 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kemman Avenue
3
Turn right onto East 31st Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East 31st Street
4
Turn left onto Wolf Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wolf Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto US 34
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ogden Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
7
Merge onto I 294
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 294
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
10
Continue on I 294
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto IL 83
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West 147th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on IL 83
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
West Sibley Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wentworth Avenue
15
Turn left onto Pulaski Road
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pulaski Road
16
Arrive at destination
Pulaski Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from La Grange Park, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Kemman Avenue
Turn right onto Kemman Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Wolf Road
Turn left onto Wolf Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 34 / East Ogden Avenue
Turn right onto US 34 / East Ogden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.8 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
$4.90 one way
$9.79 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| premium | $4.81 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.07
Tri-state Tollway
(17.9 mi)
$1.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
12:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
49m 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 route has 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 32.1 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 17.9 miles on the Tri-State Tollway, before transitioning to West Sibley Boulevard and West 147th Street. Expect frequent intersections and traffic signals as you navigate through local communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 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 early in the drive near Kemman Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Kemman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Wolf Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 34 / East Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 49m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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 17.9 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.07 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 Calumet City, 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: near the start (Kemman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Wolf Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 34 / East Ogden Avenue): 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 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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