How far is Calumet City, IL from Carpentersville, IL?
The driving distance from Calumet City, IL to Carpentersville, IL is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calumet City and Carpentersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City and Carpentersville.
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Start on Pulaski Road
35 m · 7 sec · Pulaski Road
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Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
1965 ft · 60 sec · Wentworth Avenue
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Turn left onto Sibley Boulevard
5.5 mi · 10 min · Sibley Boulevard
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Continue on East 147th Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · East 147th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
3222 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
1534 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
17.1 mi · 19 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 59
2167 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto New Sutton Road
1940 ft · 41 sec · New Sutton Road
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Turn left onto West Higgins Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · West Higgins Road
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Turn right onto South Kennedy Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Kennedy Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Kennedy Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Calumet City and Carpentersville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.8 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Calumet City and Isolated Rain Showers near Carpentersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Calumet City to Carpentersville?
The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Berkeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Calumet City and 32.9 miles from Carpentersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Calumet City and Isolated Rain Showers near Carpentersville.
Stop Ideas Near Berkeley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calumet City and Carpentersville. Straight-line distance: 51.23 mi (82.45 km).
#1 Calumet City
City in Illinois
| Population | 35,913 |
| Coordinates | 41.6155900, -87.5294900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carpentersville
Village in Kane County, Illinois
| Population | 36,940 |
| Coordinates | 42.1211400, -88.2578600 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carpentersville (-88.25786, 42.12114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.31 | $24.61 |
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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