How far is Calumet City, IL from Matteson, IL?
The driving distance from Calumet City, IL to Matteson, IL is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calumet City and Matteson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City and Matteson.
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Start on Pulaski Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Pulaski Road
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Turn left onto Torrence Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Torrence Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West, I 294 North, I 94 West
3151 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 1: Halsted Street
1228 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight right onto IL 1 North: Halsted Street
1709 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Halsted Street
42 m · 10 sec · Halsted Street
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Turn left onto 171st Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · 171st Street
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Turn left onto Wood Street
1404 ft · 28 sec · Wood Street
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Continue on Governors Highway
1681 ft · 38 sec · Governors Highway
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Continue on 175th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 175th Street
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Turn left onto Governors Highway
4.8 mi · 9 min · Governors Highway
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Turn left onto Crawford Avenue
568 ft · 21 sec · Crawford Avenue
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Continue on Governors Highway
811 ft · 21 sec · Governors Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Governors Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Calumet City and Matteson.
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.
Governors Highway
Turn left onto Governors Highway
4.85 mi · 00h 09m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Calumet City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Matteson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Calumet City to Matteson?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
East Hazel Crest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Calumet City and 8.1 miles from Matteson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Calumet City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Matteson.
Stop Ideas Near East Hazel Crest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calumet City and Matteson. Straight-line distance: 12.23 mi (19.69 km).
#1 Calumet City
City in Illinois
| Population | 35,913 |
| Coordinates | 41.6155900, -87.5294900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Matteson
Village in United States of America
| Population | 19,322 |
| Coordinates | 41.5039200, -87.7131000 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Matteson (-87.7131, 41.50392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
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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