How far is Calumet City, IL from Lake Zurich, IL?
The driving distance from Calumet City, IL to Lake Zurich, IL is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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 26m.
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 DuPage County in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calumet City and Lake Zurich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City and Lake Zurich.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Lake Cook Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road
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Continue on North Rand Road
2.7 mi · 3 min · North Rand Road
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Turn right onto South Old Rand Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Old Rand Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Old Rand Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Calumet City and Lake Zurich.
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
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Calumet City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lake Zurich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Calumet City to Lake Zurich?
The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Oak Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Calumet City and 30.4 miles from Lake Zurich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Calumet City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lake Zurich.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Brook
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 Brook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calumet City and Lake Zurich. Straight-line distance: 49.54 mi (79.73 km).
#1 Calumet City
City in Illinois
| Population | 35,913 |
| Coordinates | 41.6155900, -87.5294900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Zurich
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 19,760 |
| Coordinates | 42.1969700, -88.0934100 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Zurich (-88.09341, 42.19697)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
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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