Origin
Midlothian, IL
Afternoon in Midlothian on Saturday
Local time
3:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midlothian, IL to Calumet City, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midlothian, IL
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Calumet City, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip across the Midwest from Midlothian to Calumet City, you are looking at a brief 10-mile journey. Expect to spend about 23 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward drive that is easily managed in a single day. Since the entire route takes place within Illinois, you will not need to worry about crossing regional boundaries or adjusting for time zones. With an estimated fuel cost of just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. It is the perfect distance for a no-fuss trip where you can get from point A to point B without needing to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Sibley Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| 147th Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Wentworth Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Pulaski Road | <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 Midlothian, IL and Calumet City, IL.
1
Start on Pulaski Road
84 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pulaski Road
2
Turn right onto IL 83
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
147th Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on IL 83
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
West Sibley Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wentworth Avenue
5
Turn left onto Pulaski Road
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pulaski Road
6
Arrive at destination
Pulaski Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 83 / 147th Street
Turn right onto IL 83 / 147th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Wentworth Avenue
Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Pulaski Road
Turn left onto Pulaski Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Calumet City on Saturday
Local time
3:55 PM
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
18m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention as you navigate through the Illinois suburbs. You will be traveling entirely on surface streets, as this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will not be dealing with high-speed interstate merging. Your path relies on a combination of 147th Street, West Sibley Boulevard, and Wentworth Avenue to reach your destination. Because there are no long highway stretches, your longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on 147th Street. Expect a steady, hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over open-road cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 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?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 83 / 147th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Midlothian, IL to Calumet City, IL is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 83 / 147th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (Wentworth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (Pulaski Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
615 ft
586 ft
Total Climb
17 ft
Total Descent
45 ft
Highest Point
615 ft
Elevation Range
29 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 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.
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 (IL 83 / 147th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (Wentworth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (Pulaski Road): Navigation decision point.
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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