Origin
Vernon Hills, IL
Evening in Vernon Hills on Sunday
Local time
8:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vernon Hills, IL to Calumet City, IL
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
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6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calumet City, IL
Lorenc Memaga
Trip Overview
The drive from Vernon Hills, IL to Calumet City, IL covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Westmoreland Drive, Cherry Valley Road, Camden Place for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
34.2 miles from Vernon Hills, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 68.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westmoreland Drive 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 Vernon Hills, IL to Calumet City, IL is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Vernon Hills, IL to Calumet City, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cherry Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Camden Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Evergreen Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Olde Half Day Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Half Day Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tri-State Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Westmoreland Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon Hills, IL and Calumet City, IL.
1
Start on Oakwood Road
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
Oakwood Road
2
Turn left onto Westmoreland Drive
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Westmoreland Drive
3
Turn right onto Cherry Valley Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cherry Valley Road
4
Turn right onto Camden Place
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Camden Place
5
Turn left onto Evergreen Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Evergreen Drive
6
At the end of the road, turn right
2.4 mi
·
3 min
7
Continue on Olde Half Day Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Olde Half Day Road
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Half Day Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Half Day Road
9
Take the ramp right toward I 94 East Toll: Indiana
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 94 East Toll: Indiana
10
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Edens Spur
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Edens Spur
12
Continue on Edens Expressway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Edens Expressway
13
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
14
Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
16
Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Bishop Ford Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 South: East Sibley Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
IL 83 South: East Sibley Boulevard
18
Turn straight onto Sibley Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Sibley Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wentworth Avenue
20
Turn left onto Pulaski Road
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pulaski Road
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 34.2 miles from Vernon Hills, IL, or about 42m into the drive.
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 68.5 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.2 miles or 42m 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 12m
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 Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills, IL
This is one driving day of about 68.5 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Vernon Hills, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.2 mi from Vernon Hills, IL · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 68.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Vernon Hills, 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
$10.40 one way
$20.81 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.22 | $30.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
8:05 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
3 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
1h 25m 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 Vernon Hills, IL to Calumet City, IL covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westmoreland Drive, Cherry Valley Road, Camden Place. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.2 miles from Vernon Hills, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.40 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 Vernon Hills, IL to Calumet City, IL is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Vernon Hills, IL to Calumet City, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Vernon Hills, IL to Calumet City, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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