How far is Calumet City, IL from Northfield, IL?
The driving distance from Calumet City, IL to Northfield, IL is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calumet City and Northfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City and Northfield.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sibley Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bishop Ford Freeway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
10.5 mi · 13 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Willow Road East
633 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Willow Road
135 m · 11 sec · Willow Road
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Turn right onto Linder Avenue
24 m · 5 sec · Linder Avenue
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Turn right
39 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right
13 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Willow Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Willow Road
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Turn left onto Wagner Road
682 ft · 21 sec · Wagner Road
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Turn right onto Bosworth Lane
24 m · 4 sec · Bosworth Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bosworth Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Calumet City and Northfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Edens Expressway
Continue on Edens Expressway
10.5 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Calumet City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Northfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Calumet City to Northfield?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Calumet City and 21.2 miles from Northfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Calumet City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Northfield.
Stop Ideas Near Chicago
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.
Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calumet City and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 35.87 mi (57.72 km).
#1 Calumet City
City in Illinois
| Population | 35,913 |
| Coordinates | 41.6155900, -87.5294900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northfield
Village in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 5,387 |
| Coordinates | 42.0997500, -87.7809000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northfield (-87.7809, 42.09975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
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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