Origin
Carol Stream, IL
Evening in Carol Stream on Sunday
Local time
6:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carol Stream, IL to Calumet City, IL
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
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6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carol Stream, IL
Nikola Dumanovic
Calumet City, IL
Lorenc Memaga
Trip Overview
Traveling from Carol Stream to Calumet City spans 47.8 miles across the Illinois landscape. You should plan for a driving time of approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes, making this an ideal single-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting about $7 for fuel will cover your transit costs between these two Midwestern locations. Because the route relies on a mix of thoroughfares like the Tri-State Tollway, East North Avenue, and West Sibley Boulevard, it serves as a straightforward connection within the state. This drive is best viewed as a functional commute rather than a leisurely excursion, allowing you to reach your destination efficiently without the need for complex travel logistics.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.9 miles from Carol Stream, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the region. While you will spend a portion of your time on the Tri-State Tollway, the route features no dedicated highway-only stretches, keeping the pace varied and technical. Your longest uninterrupted segment is a 19.4-mile stretch on the Tri-State Tollway, which serves as the primary artery for your journey. Because the highway share is 0 percent of the total distance, you will spend the majority of your time maneuvering through local traffic patterns. Prepare for frequent transitions between major roads and surface streets as you make your way toward Calumet City.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tri-State Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 10.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 47.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
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 20-22
Toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butte...
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 56: Butterfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward IL 56: Butterfield Road
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
16.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
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 138
Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
8
38.4 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Carol Stream, IL to Calumet City, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
Aurora
10.6 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 19.4 mi | 24m |
| West Sibley Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| East North Avenue | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 4 mi | 4m |
| West 147th Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| North Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mile-Long Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 19.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carol Stream, IL and Calumet City, IL.
1
Start on West Thunderbird Trail
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Thunderbird Trail
2
At end of road, turn right onto Aztec Drive
160 ft
·
12 sec
·
Aztec Drive
3
Turn left onto Thunderbird Trail
202 ft
·
14 sec
·
Thunderbird Trail
4
Turn left onto Kuhn Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Kuhn Road
5
Turn left onto IL 64
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on IL 64
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
East North Avenue
Use the left / uturn / none lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
this road
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
9
Merge onto I 355
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 20-22
Toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 22
Toward IL 56: Butterfield Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto IL 56
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Butterfield Road
Use the none lane.
13
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
171 ft
·
8 sec
Use the right lane.
15
Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Highland Avenue
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 88 East: Chicago
Use the left lane.
17
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 138
Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 294
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the none lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 294
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
24
Continue on I 294
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the none lane.
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn left onto IL 83
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West 147th Street
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on IL 83
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
West Sibley Boulevard
Use the none lane.
28
Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wentworth Avenue
29
Turn left onto Pulaski Road
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pulaski Road
30
Arrive at destination
Pulaski Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though it is wise to account for local traffic patterns that could impact your 1 hour and 13-minute travel time. You will not need to plan for any formal stops along the way given the manageable 47.8-mile distance. Keep your $7 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, and ensure your vehicle is prepared for a journey defined by frequent turns rather than open-road cruising. To stay on track, pay close attention to your navigation when transitioning between West Sibley Boulevard and the other local roads, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can make missing a turn easy.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 23.9 miles from Carol Stream, IL, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 47.8 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.9 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Calumet City, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Carol Stream, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Carol Stream, IL
This is one driving day of about 47.8 miles and 1h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carol Stream, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Tri-State Tollway for about 19.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Carol Stream, IL · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 47.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Carol Stream, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Calumet City, IL
The final approach into Calumet City, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Calumet City, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.26 one way
$14.52 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| premium | $4.80 | $9.02 | $18.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.69
Tri-state Tollway
(19.4 mi)
$1.17
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(4 mi)
$0.28
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(4 mi)
$0.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Evening in Calumet City on Sunday
Local time
6:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1h 13m 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 Carol Stream, IL to Calumet City, IL covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, West Sibley Boulevard, East North Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Carol Stream, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.26 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 47.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Carol Stream, IL to Calumet City, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
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