How far is Calumet City, IL from Goodings Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Calumet City, IL to Goodings Grove, IL is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Cook County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calumet City and Goodings Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City and Goodings 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
2.4 mi · 5 min · East 147th Street
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Turn left onto I 57 South
1969 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll South, I 57 South: Indiana, Memphis
1763 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1677 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 159th Street
1866 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto West 159th Street
11.2 mi · 19 min · West 159th Street
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Turn right onto South Bell Road
2 mi · 4 min · South Bell Road
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Turn right onto West 143rd Street
15 m · 1 sec · West 143rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 143rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Calumet City and Goodings 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.
West 159th Street
Turn straight onto West 159th Street
11.2 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Calumet City and Partly Sunny near Goodings Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Calumet City to Goodings Grove?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oak Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Calumet City and 12 miles from Goodings Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Calumet City and Partly Sunny near Goodings Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Forest
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 Oak Forest.
Homewood
Dyer station
Summit
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calumet City and Goodings Grove. Straight-line distance: 20.75 mi (33.4 km).
#1 Calumet City
City in Illinois
| Population | 35,913 |
| Coordinates | 41.6155900, -87.5294900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goodings Grove
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 18,569 |
| Coordinates | 41.6292000, -87.9308900 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goodings Grove (-87.93089, 41.6292)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
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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