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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.52 mi
01h 00m
Flight
31.58 mi
50.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.58 mi
Kilometers
50.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.52 mi
Kilometers
71.65 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calumet City
Fri, Apr 24, 7:05 PM CDT
Return by in Bensenville
Fri, Apr 24, 8:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bensenville
2026-04-24T18:05
Arrive Calumet City
Fri, Apr 24, 7:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bensenville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hickory Hills
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Bensenville
19.4 mi
00h 30m
To Calumet City
25.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Green Street

    26 m · 6 sec · West Green Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South York Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South York Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North York Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North York Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1569 ft · 34 sec · Lake Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago

    3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard

    2521 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 147th Street

    3 mi · 6 min · West 147th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Sibley Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 10 min · West Sibley Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue

    1965 ft · 1 min · Wentworth Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pulaski Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Pulaski Road

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
22 mi · 49%
West Sibley Boulevard
5.51 mi · 12%
I 290 East
3.03 mi · 7%
West 147th Street
3 mi · 7%
South York Road
1.63 mi · 4%
North York Street
1.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory Hills
00h 30m from Bensenville
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hickory Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hickory Hills.

RAIL

Summit

7 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Homewood

22 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

23 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bensenville and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 31.58 mi (50.83 km).

Bensenville

#1 Bensenville

Village in United States of America

Population17,943
Coordinates41.9550300, -87.9400700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Calumet City

#2 Calumet City

City in Illinois

Population35,913
Coordinates41.6155900, -87.5294900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.939981, 41.955005)
End: Pulaski Road (-87.529489, 41.615526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.95 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.84
3.14 gal · 11.9 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Bensenville and Calumet City. The current time is 18:05:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.