Origin
Goodings Grove, IL
Late night in Goodings Grove on Saturday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goodings Grove, IL to Calumet City, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goodings Grove, IL
Sam McCool
Calumet City, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Goodings Grove, IL to Calumet City, IL covers 24.1 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 159th Street, West Sibley Boulevard, West 147th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on West 159th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 24.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 159th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 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 13.7 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 9 decision points packed into just 24.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward I 57 North: Chicago, I-294 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 57 North: Chicago, I-294 North
8
14.6 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
14.9 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
15.7 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
15.9 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Goodings Grove, IL and Calumet City, IL, road signs point toward Wisconsin, Dixmoor and Harvey.
Wisconsin
14.6 mi in
|
~25m
Dixmoor
15.9 mi in
|
~28m
Harvey
15.9 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 159th Street | 11.7 mi | 20m |
| West Sibley Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| West 147th Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| South Bell Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Wentworth Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| I 57 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pulaski Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 143rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 159th Street
— 11.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodings Grove, IL and Calumet City, IL.
1
Start on CH 37
49 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 143rd Street
2
Turn left onto CH 16
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Bell Road
3
Turn left onto IL 7
12 mi
·
20 min
·
West 159th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 57 North: Chicago, I-294 North
5
Merge onto I 57
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 57
6
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.
7
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.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Dixmoor, Harvey
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto IL 83
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West 147th Street
11
Continue on IL 83
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
West Sibley Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wentworth Avenue
13
Turn left onto Pulaski Road
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pulaski Road
14
Arrive at destination
Pulaski Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Calumet City on Saturday
Local time
3:09 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
14 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
43m 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 Goodings Grove, IL to Calumet City, IL covers 24.1 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 159th Street, West Sibley Boulevard, West 147th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Goodings Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.77 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 24.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Goodings Grove, IL and Calumet City, IL, road signs point toward Wisconsin, Dixmoor and Harvey.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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