How far is Cicero, IL from Calumet City, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 00h 45m.
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.
Former township in Cook County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Calumet City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Calumet City.
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Start on South Laramie Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Laramie Avenue
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Turn left onto West 31st Street
2705 ft · 58 sec · West 31st Street
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West 47th Street
5.7 mi · 11 min · West 47th Street
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Turn right onto South Wells Street
60 m · 5 sec · South Wells Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 East, I 94 East
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Keep slight right to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
4.1 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 South: East Sibley Boulevard
919 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Sibley Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · Sibley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue
1965 ft · 1 min · Wentworth Avenue
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Turn left onto Pulaski Road
35 m · 3 sec · Pulaski Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pulaski Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Calumet City.
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.
Bishop Ford Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
8.49 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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cicero and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Calumet City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Calumet City?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 13.4 miles from Cicero and 15.3 miles from Calumet City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cicero and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Calumet City.
Stop Ideas Near South 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 South Chicago.
Hammond–Whiting station
Chicago Union Station
Homewood
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 19.66 mi (31.64 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calumet City
City in Illinois
| Population | 35,913 |
| Coordinates | 41.6155900, -87.5294900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pulaski Road (-87.529489, 41.615526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
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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