How far is Calumet City, IL from Downers Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Calumet City, IL to Downers Grove, IL is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village 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 Calumet City and Downers Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City and Downers Grove.
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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
18.7 mi · 23 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Ogden Avenue
1085 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East Ogden Avenue
5.1 mi · 11 min · East Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
65 m · 10 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn left
110 m · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
71 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Calumet City and Downers Grove.
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
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
18.7 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Calumet City and Mostly Sunny near Downers Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Calumet City to Downers Grove?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Chicago Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Calumet City and 16.8 miles from Downers Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Calumet City and Mostly Sunny near Downers Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Chicago Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chicago Ridge.
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La Grange Road
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Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calumet City and Downers Grove. Straight-line distance: 28.21 mi (45.4 km).
#1 Calumet City
City in Illinois
| Population | 35,913 |
| Coordinates | 41.6155900, -87.5294900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Downers Grove
Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US
| Population | 48,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8089200, -88.0111700 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Downers Grove (-88.01117, 41.80892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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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