How far is Calumet City, IL from Oak Park, IL?

The driving distance from Calumet City, IL to Oak Park, IL is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.78 mi
00h 47m
Flight
22.79 mi
36.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.79 mi
Kilometers
36.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.78 mi
Kilometers
49.54 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Park
Fri, Apr 17, 4:48 AM CDT
Return by in Calumet City
Fri, Apr 17, 5:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calumet City
2026-04-17T04:01
Arrive Oak Park
Fri, Apr 17, 4:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calumet City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
South Chicago
IL

Former township in Cook County, Illinois

From Calumet City
15.4 mi
00h 23m
To Oak Park
15.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Calumet City and Oak Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Calumet City and Oak Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Pulaski Road

    35 m · 7 sec · Pulaski Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue

    1965 ft · 60 sec · Wentworth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sibley Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sibley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Bishop Ford Freeway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Aurora, Ida B Wells Drive

    2072 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I-290 West, IL 110: Aurora, West Suburbs

    2002 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Avenue

    636 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    6 mi · 8 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Austin Boulevard

    2009 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Austin Boulevard

    3250 ft · 2 min · South Austin Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on North Austin Boulevard

    753 ft · 31 sec · North Austin Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Washington Boulevard

    2681 ft · 1 min · Washington Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Ridgeland Avenue

    1210 ft · 35 sec · South Ridgeland Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Ridgeland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Calumet City and Oak Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bishop Ford Freeway
8.24 mi · 27%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.36 mi · 24%
Eisenhower Expressway
5.98 mi · 19%
Dan Ryan Expressway
3.33 mi · 11%
Sibley Boulevard
2.42 mi · 8%
South Austin Boulevard
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

7.36 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Chicago
00h 23m from Calumet City
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Calumet City and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Oak Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Calumet City to Oak Park?

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

South Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Calumet City and 15.4 miles from Oak Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Calumet City and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Oak Park.

Stop Ideas Near South Chicago

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Chicago, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Chicago.

RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

6 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

17 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Homewood

22 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

22 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calumet City and Oak Park. Straight-line distance: 22.79 mi (36.68 km).

Calumet City

#1 Calumet City

City in Illinois

Population35,913
Coordinates41.6155900, -87.5294900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Oak Park

#2 Oak Park

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois

Population51,852
Coordinates41.8850300, -87.7845000
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Calumet City (-87.52949, 41.61559)
End: Oak Park (-87.7845, 41.88503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.11 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
2.18 gal · 8.22 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.65 $5.07 $10.15
Diesel $5.30 $5.78 $11.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Calumet City and Oak Park. The current time is 04:01:12.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.