Origin
Romeoville, IL
Morning in Romeoville on Sunday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Romeoville, 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
57m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Romeoville, IL
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Calumet City, IL
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Romeoville and Calumet City covers 41.1 miles across the Illinois Midwest, typically taking about 51 minutes of driving time. Because this is a straightforward trip within the same state, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel to complete the journey. With no formal stops required, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing an overnight stay. This route is best viewed as a practical, direct transit between two points in the region rather than a leisurely vacation circuit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 13.1 mi | 16m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| West Sibley Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| West 147th Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Joliet Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Independence Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Mile-Long Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Belmont Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 13.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Romeoville, IL and Calumet City, IL.
1
Start on Kingston Drive
41 ft
·
4 sec
·
Kingston Drive
2
Turn right onto Belmont Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Drive
3
Turn left onto IL 53
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Independence Boulevard
4
Continue on Joliet Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Joliet Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
108 ft
·
2 sec
Toward I 355 South Toll, I 55 North: Suburbs, Chicago
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
7
Merge onto I 55
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 277B
Toward I 294 South: Indiana
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 294
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 294
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
11
Continue on I 294
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto IL 83
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West 147th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on IL 83
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
West Sibley Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wentworth Avenue
16
Turn left onto Pulaski Road
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pulaski Road
17
Arrive at destination
Pulaski Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Romeoville, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 28 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 294 South: Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 277B
Toward I 294 South: Indiana
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
28 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
$5.83 one way
$11.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.79
Tri-state Tollway
(13.1 mi)
$0.79
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
9:51 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
15 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
57m 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 as you navigate away from Romeoville toward Calumet City. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies entirely on surface roads like Belmont Drive, Independence Boulevard, and Joliet Road, meaning your highway share is 0%. You will find no long, uninterrupted stretches, as the road requires constant attention to turns and transitions. It is a technical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with local traffic patterns rather than high-speed cruising. Prepare for a steady pace that reflects the density of the surrounding Illinois landscape.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 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 4.5 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 10 decision points packed into just 37.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Romeoville, IL to Calumet City, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Chicago
4.5 mi in
|
~8m
About the Cities
Starting in Romeoville, 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 57m. Total distance: 37.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 13.1 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.79 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 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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