How far is Calumet City, IL from Crestwood, IL?

The driving distance from Calumet City, IL to Crestwood, IL is about 319.4 miles (514 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
319.38 mi
05h 59m
Flight
287.12 mi
462.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.12 mi
Kilometers
462.07 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.38 mi
Kilometers
514 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crestwood
Wed, Apr 15, 2:00 AM CDT
Return by in Calumet City
Wed, Apr 15, 7:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calumet City
2026-04-14T20:00
Arrive Crestwood
Wed, Apr 15, 2:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calumet City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Humboldt
IL

Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America

From Calumet City
159.8 mi
02h 59m
To Crestwood
159.6 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City and Crestwood.

  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

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 57 South: Memphis

    1640 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    187.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    46.8 mi · 50 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 148

    1415 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1753 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lake Egypt Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Power Plant Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Power Plant Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road

    2872 ft · 2 min · McKinney Chapel Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ridgeway

    86 m · 18 sec · Ridgeway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pinewood Drive

    117 m · 17 sec · Pinewood Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pinewood Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
253 mi · 79%
Ken Gray Expressway
46.8 mi · 15%
I 80 West
5.02 mi · 2%
Tri-State Tollway
4.82 mi · 2%
Power Plant Road
2.7 mi · 1%
Torrence Avenue
2.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight right

187 mi · 03h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
287.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Humboldt
02h 59m from Calumet City
Leave By
5:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Calumet City and Mostly Sunny near Crestwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Calumet City to Crestwood?

The road trip is about 319.4 miles (514 km) and usually takes 05h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.8 miles from Calumet City and 159.6 miles from Crestwood.

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

The direct path is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.50 one way or $85.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Calumet City and Mostly Sunny near Crestwood.

Stop Ideas Near Humboldt

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Humboldt, 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 Humboldt.

RAIL

Mattoon station

14 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

57 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

57 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

80 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calumet City and Crestwood. Straight-line distance: 287.12 mi (462.07 km).

Calumet City

#1 Calumet City

City in Illinois

Population35,913
Coordinates41.6155900, -87.5294900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Crestwood

#2 Crestwood

Village in United States of America

Population10,604
Coordinates37.6045000, -88.9400700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Calumet City (-87.52949, 41.61559)
End: Crestwood (-88.94007, 37.6045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.66 L · about $42.50
Round trip
$85.00
22.54 gal · 85.32 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.50 $85.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.93 $95.86
Premium $4.65 $52.45 $104.90
Diesel $5.30 $59.78 $119.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Calumet City and Crestwood. The current time is 20:00:33.

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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.