Origin
Park Forest, IL
Morning in Park Forest on Tuesday
Local time
10:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Forest, IL to Calumet City, 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
29m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Forest, IL
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Calumet City, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Park Forest to Calumet City, Illinois, you are looking at a straightforward 17.6-mile commute. The drive typically takes about 27 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate entirely via local roads, including Western Avenue, Vollmer Road, and South Halsted Street, as this route contains zero highway miles. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this short distance. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Midwest, you can expect a familiar regional feel as you transition between these two Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Halsted Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Torrence Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Western Avenue | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Vollmer Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Pulaski Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Westwood Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Halsted Street
— 3.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Forest, IL and Calumet City, IL.
1
Start on Westwood Drive
62 ft
·
9 sec
·
Westwood Drive
2
Turn left onto Western Avenue
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Western Avenue
3
Turn right onto CH B66
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Vollmer Road
4
Turn left onto IL 1
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South Halsted Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 80 Toll East, I 294 Toll South: Indiana
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 80 Toll East, I 294 Toll South: Indiana
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 80; I 294
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 161
Toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 161
Toward US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 6 West, IL 83 North
11
Turn straight onto US 6; IL 83
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Torrence Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Pulaski Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Pulaski Road
13
Arrive at destination
Pulaski Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 Toll East, I 294 Toll South: Indiana
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 80 Toll East, I 294 Toll South: Indian...
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 Toll East, I 294 Toll South: Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 80 Toll East, I 294 Toll South: Indian...
8
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue
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 161
Toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue
9
11.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 161
Toward US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 West, IL 83 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 West, IL 83 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Tri-state Tollway
(2.3 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Calumet City, IL
Morning in Calumet City on Tuesday
Local time
10:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
4 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
29m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps your focus firmly on the road rather than a mindless highway cruise. Because the route relies on surface streets rather than interstates, you won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches; in fact, the longest segment on Western Avenue is negligible. You will be navigating through local traffic patterns, which makes the experience feel more like a suburban commute than a cross-country journey. Without any highway segments to boost your speed, the pace remains steady and urban throughout the entire 27-minute duration. Prepare for frequent adjustments as you transition between the various local roads that link these two points.
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: 3.2 mi on South Halsted Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 7.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 16.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 3.2 miles on South Halsted Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.14 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: at 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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