How far is Calumet City, IL from Crest Hill, IL?

The driving distance from Calumet City, IL to Crest Hill, IL is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
37.53 mi
00h 54m
Flight
29.71 mi
47.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.71 mi
Kilometers
47.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.53 mi
Kilometers
60.4 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crest Hill
Thu, Apr 30, 8:46 PM CDT
Return by in Calumet City
Thu, Apr 30, 9:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calumet City
2026-04-30T19:52
Arrive Crest Hill
Thu, Apr 30, 8:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calumet City
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
Orland Hills
IL

Village in United States of America

From Calumet City
18.8 mi
00h 27m
To Crest Hill
18.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Calumet City and Crest Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City and Crest Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Pulaski Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Pulaski Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Torrence Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Torrence Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West, I 294 North, I 94 West

    3151 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North

    1703 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa

    23.7 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Meadow Avenue, Center Street

    906 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Center Street

    3038 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Morgan Street

    2636 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Raynor Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Raynor Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Theodore Street

    992 ft · 30 sec · Theodore Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Oakland Avenue

    861 ft · 38 sec · Oakland Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Calumet City and Crest Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
24.6 mi · 66%
Tri-State Tollway
4.82 mi · 13%
Torrence Avenue
2.56 mi · 7%
Raynor Avenue
2.37 mi · 6%
Pulaski Road
1.53 mi · 4%
Center Street
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa

23.7 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
29.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orland Hills
00h 27m from Calumet City
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Calumet City and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Crest Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Calumet City to Crest Hill?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Orland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Calumet City and 18.8 miles from Crest Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Calumet City and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Crest Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Orland Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orland 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 Orland Hills.

RAIL

Homewood

15 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

21 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

26 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calumet City and Crest Hill. Straight-line distance: 29.71 mi (47.82 km).

Calumet City

#1 Calumet City

City in Illinois

Population35,913
Coordinates41.6155900, -87.5294900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Crest Hill

#2 Crest Hill

City in Will County, Illinois, United States

Population21,153
Coordinates41.5547500, -88.0986700
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Calumet City (-87.52949, 41.61559)
End: Crest Hill (-88.09867, 41.55475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.61 $11.23
Premium $4.65 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.30 $7.00 $14.00

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Calumet City and Crest Hill. The current time is 19:52:23.

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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.