How far is Bensenville, IL from Calumet City, IL?
The driving distance from Bensenville, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensenville and Calumet City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensenville and Calumet City.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Green Street
26 m · 6 sec · West Green Street
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Turn right onto South York Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South York Road
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Continue on North York Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North York Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1569 ft · 34 sec · Lake Street
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Turn slight right
45 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
2521 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West 147th Street
3 mi · 6 min · West 147th Street
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Continue on West Sibley Boulevard
5.5 mi · 10 min · West Sibley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
1965 ft · 1 min · Wentworth Avenue
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Turn left onto Pulaski Road
35 m · 3 sec · Pulaski Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pulaski Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensenville and Calumet City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tri-State Tollway
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
12.3 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bensenville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Calumet City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensenville to Calumet City?
The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hickory Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Bensenville and 25.1 miles from Calumet City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bensenville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Calumet City.
Stop Ideas Near Hickory Hills
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensenville and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 31.58 mi (50.83 km).
#1 Bensenville
Village in United States of America
| Population | 17,943 |
| Coordinates | 41.9550300, -87.9400700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calumet City
City in Illinois
| Population | 35,913 |
| Coordinates | 41.6155900, -87.5294900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pulaski Road (-87.529489, 41.615526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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