How far is Darien, IL from Calumet City, IL?
The driving distance from Darien, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 46m.
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.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Darien and Calumet City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darien and Calumet City.
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Start on Cass Avenue
5 m · 1 sec · Cass Avenue
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Turn left onto 75th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 75th Street
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Turn right onto Kingery Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Chicago
1612 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
1589 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
1.2 km · 57 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
2521 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West 147th Street
3 mi · 6 min · West 147th Street
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Continue on West Sibley Boulevard
5.5 mi · 10 min · West 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 Darien 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.
Tri-State Tollway
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
12.3 mi · 00h 15m
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 leaving Darien and Partly Sunny near Calumet City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Darien to Calumet City?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Palos Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Darien and 21.6 miles from Calumet City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Darien and Partly Sunny near Calumet City.
Stop Ideas Near Palos Heights
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 Palos Heights.
Summit
Homewood
La Grange Road
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Darien and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 24.79 mi (39.9 km).
#1 Darien
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 21,531 |
| Coordinates | 41.7519800, -87.9739500 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
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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