Origin
Calumet City, IL
Late night in Calumet City on Thursday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calumet City, IL to Forest Park, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calumet City, IL
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Forest Park, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Calumet City, IL to Forest Park, IL covers 31.7 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wentworth Avenue, Sibley Boulevard, I 94 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 31.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wentworth Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Calumet City, IL to Forest Park, IL is easy. At 47m 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 Calumet City, IL to Forest Park, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Avenue | — | — |
| Sibley Boulevard | — | — |
| I 94 West | — | — |
| Bishop Ford Freeway | — | — |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | — | — |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) | — | — |
| I 290 | — | — |
| I-290 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wentworth Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City, IL and Forest Park, IL.
1
Start on Pulaski Road
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pulaski Road
2
Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wentworth Avenue
3
Turn left onto Sibley Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Sibley Boulevard
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 94 West: Chicago
5
Merge slight left onto Bishop Ford Freeway
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Bishop Ford Freeway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bishop Ford Freeway
7
Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Aurora, Ida B Wells Drive
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 290: Aurora, Ida B Wells Drive
10
Keep slight left to continue on I-290 West, IL 110: Aurora, West Suburbs
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I-290 West, IL 110: Aurora, West Suburbs
11
Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ashland Avenue
12
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
13
Take the exit slight left toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
IL 43: Harlem Avenue
14
Turn right onto South Harlem Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Harlem Avenue
15
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Madison Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Calumet City, IL · 23m into the drive
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 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Calumet City, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Forest Park, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Forest Park, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
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
Forest Park, IL
Late night in Forest Park on Thursday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
1 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
47m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Calumet City, IL to Forest Park, IL covers 31.7 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wentworth Avenue, Sibley Boulevard, I 94 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Calumet City, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Calumet City, IL to Forest Park, IL is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Calumet City, IL to Forest Park, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Calumet City, IL to Forest Park, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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