How far is Fox Lake, IL from Calumet City, IL?
The driving distance from Fox Lake, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fox Lake and Calumet City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox Lake and Calumet City.
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Start on the route
20 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
906 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto West Belvidere Road
1 km · 1 min · West Belvidere Road
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Turn right
10.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Olde Half Day Road
2338 ft · 51 sec · Olde Half Day Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Half Day Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Half Day Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 East Toll: Indiana
2176 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Edens Spur
4.8 mi · 5 min · Edens Spur
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Continue on Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 17 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)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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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 Fox Lake and Calumet City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Edens Expressway
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13.7 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Fox Lake and Sunny near Calumet City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fox Lake to Calumet City?
The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Morton Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Fox Lake and 44.7 miles from Calumet City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fox Lake and Sunny near Calumet City.
Stop Ideas Near Morton Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fox Lake and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 63.57 mi (102.3 km).
#1 Fox Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 10,411 |
| Coordinates | 42.3966900, -88.1837000 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
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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