Origin
Tinley Park, IL
Morning in Tinley Park on Tuesday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tinley 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 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tinley Park, IL
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Calumet City, IL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Tinley Park to Calumet City is a straightforward 15.1-mile journey that typically takes about 29 minutes to complete. Because this trip is entirely within the Midwest, you will stay firmly planted in the Illinois landscape for the duration of your drive. Given the short distance, this is easily managed as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to keep your budget lean, with fuel costs estimated at just $2 for the entire trip. It is a practical, no-frills route that focuses on efficiency rather than sightseeing. If you are looking for a quick and predictable connection between these two suburban locations, this route is perfectly suited for your needs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Sibley Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| West 147th Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| I 57 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 167th Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Oak Forest Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Wentworth Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oak Park Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Sibley Boulevard
— 5.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tinley Park, IL and Calumet City, IL.
1
Start on this road
60 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
76 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn left onto Oak Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Oak Park Avenue
4
Turn right onto South Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto 66th Court
93 ft
·
3 sec
·
66th Court
6
Turn right onto Oak Forest Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Oak Forest Avenue
7
Turn right onto 167th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
167th Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 57 North: Chicago, I-294 North
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 57 North
10
Merge onto I 57
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 349-350
Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Dixmoor, Harvey
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto IL 83
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West 147th Street
16
Continue on IL 83
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
West Sibley Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wentworth Avenue
18
Turn left onto Pulaski Road
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pulaski Road
19
Arrive at destination
Pulaski Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.2 — 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
|
Oak Park Avenue
Turn left onto Oak Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
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 349-350
Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevar...
9
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
9
7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
9
7.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Dixmoor, Harvey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Dixmoor, Harvey
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
8:53 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
30m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local roads including Oak Park Avenue, South Street, and 66th Court to make your way across the region. Because there is no highway travel, there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch; your longest segment on Oak Park Avenue clocks in at 0 miles of continuous highway driving. Being behind the wheel here requires constant attention to local intersections and changing traffic patterns. It is a functional, stop-and-go experience that demands your focus on the immediate road ahead rather than long-range cruising.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on West Sibley Boulevard.
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 early in the drive near Oak Park Avenue.
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 15 decision points packed into just 15.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
704 ft
586 ft
Total Climb
44 ft
Total Descent
153 ft
Highest Point
704 ft
~1.1 mi in
Elevation Range
118 ft
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.
Between Tinley Park, IL and Calumet City, IL, road signs point toward Wisconsin, Dixmoor and Harvey.
Wisconsin
5.9 mi in
|
~12m
Dixmoor
7.2 mi in
|
~15m
Harvey
7.2 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
Starting in Tinley Park, IL
Full guide →Tinley Park is an Illinois city in Chicagoland.
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 30m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 5.5 miles on West Sibley Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Oak Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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