Origin
South Elgin, IL
Morning in South Elgin on Sunday
Local time
6:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Elgin, 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
1h 23m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Elgin, IL
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Calumet City, IL
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from South Elgin to Calumet City, Illinois? This 64-mile journey will take you about 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day drive. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $10, this route primarily utilizes local roads, so expect a more engaged driving experience. It's a straightforward trip within the Midwest, staying within Illinois the entire way. Given its manageable length and duration, this drive doesn't require an overnight stop, offering flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East State Street | — | — |
| South Gilbert Street | — | — |
| East Middle Street | — | — |
| Bartlett Road | — | — |
| South Sutton Road | — | — |
| West Lake Street | — | — |
| Lake Street | — | — |
| I 290 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East State Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Elgin, IL and Calumet City, IL.
1
Start on South Center Street
39 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Center Street
2
Turn right onto East State Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East State Street
3
Turn right onto South Gilbert Street
341 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Gilbert Street
4
Turn left onto East Middle Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Middle Street
5
Continue on Bartlett Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Bartlett Road
6
Turn left onto South Sutton Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sutton Road
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
8
Merge slight left onto West Lake Street
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lake Street
9
Continue on Lake Street
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Lake Street
10
Continue on West Lake Street
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
West Lake Street
11
Take the ramp left toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
13
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
15
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
17
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
18
Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
19
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
20
Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
21
Turn left onto West 147th Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West 147th Street
22
Continue on West Sibley Boulevard
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
West Sibley Boulevard
23
Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wentworth Avenue
24
Turn left onto Pulaski Road
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pulaski Road
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from South Elgin, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.01 one way
$20.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.32 | $24.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
6:57 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
16 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
1h 23m 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 is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway travel whatsoever. You'll be navigating through towns and cities for the entire 64 miles. The main roads you'll follow include East State Street, South Gilbert Street, and East Middle Street, indicating a journey that winds through urban and suburban landscapes rather than open stretches. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction, demanding your attention throughout the 1 hour and 23 minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East State Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from South Elgin, IL to Calumet City, IL is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Elgin, IL to Calumet City, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Elgin, IL to Calumet City, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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