How far is Calumet Park, IL from Wilmette, IL?
The driving distance from Calumet Park, IL to Wilmette, IL is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
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.
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 Park and Wilmette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calumet Park and Wilmette.
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Start on West 127th Street
128 m · 15 sec · West 127th Street
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Turn right onto Marshfield Avenue
75 m · 5 sec · Marshfield Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 57 North
1876 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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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
7.6 mi · 9 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Orchard Road
558 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Orchard Road
2073 ft · 48 sec · Old Orchard Road
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Turn left onto Skokie Boulevard
2374 ft · 56 sec · Skokie Boulevard
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Turn right onto Glenview Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Glenview Road
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Continue on Wilmette Avenue
2710 ft · 1 min · Wilmette Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilmette Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Calumet Park and Wilmette.
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.
Kennedy Expressway
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.16 mi · 00h 12m
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 leaving Calumet Park and Rain Showers near Wilmette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Calumet Park to Wilmette?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 17.3 miles from Calumet Park and 17.3 miles from Wilmette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Calumet Park and Rain Showers near Wilmette.
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 Park and Wilmette. Straight-line distance: 28.47 mi (45.82 km).
#1 Calumet Park
Village in United States of America
| Population | 7,510 |
| Coordinates | 41.6628100, -87.6606000 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmette
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,819 |
| Coordinates | 42.0722500, -87.7228400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmette (-87.72284, 42.07225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.67 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
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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