How far is Cicero, IL from Calumet, IL?
The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Calumet, IL is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Calumet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Calumet.
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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 left to continue on Chicago Skyway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Chicago Skyway
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Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
591 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
1651 ft · 40 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward Anthony Avenue, 92nd Street
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto South Anthony Avenue
110 m · 10 sec · South Anthony Avenue
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Turn left onto East 92nd Street
1409 ft · 50 sec · East 92nd Street
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Turn left onto South Commercial Avenue
1255 ft · 27 sec · South Commercial Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Commercial Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Calumet.
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.
West 47th Street
Turn left onto West 47th Street
5.72 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Calumet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Calumet?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Cicero and 8.4 miles from Calumet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 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 $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Calumet.
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 Cicero and Calumet. Straight-line distance: 13.07 mi (21.03 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Illinois
| Population | 79,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.8455900, -87.7539400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calumet
City in Illinois
| Population | 19,843 |
| Coordinates | 41.7317000, -87.5514300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calumet (-87.55143, 41.7317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 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 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
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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