How far is Elk Grove, IL from Calumet, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Calumet, IL is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Macon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Calumet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Calumet.
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Start on South Elmhurst Road
71 m · 12 sec · South Elmhurst Road
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Continue on South Elmhurst Road
119 m · 13 sec · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Continue on East Touhy Avenue
5.5 mi · 11 min · East Touhy Avenue
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Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
1370 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East
2183 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2612 ft · 50 sec · 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 Elk Grove 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.
Kennedy Expressway
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.12 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 Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Calumet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Calumet?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Elk Grove and 16.9 miles from Calumet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Calumet.
Stop Ideas Near Austin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Calumet. Straight-line distance: 27.62 mi (44.45 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 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 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.30 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
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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