How far is Franklin Park, IL from Calumet City, IL?

The driving distance from Franklin Park, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.7 mi
01h 01m
Flight
28.07 mi
45.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.07 mi
Kilometers
45.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.7 mi
Kilometers
76.76 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calumet City
Tue, Jun 2, 2:15 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin Park
Tue, Jun 2, 3:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin Park
2026-06-02T01:13
Arrive Calumet City
Tue, Jun 2, 2:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Chicago
IL

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.

From Franklin Park
19.4 mi
00h 30m
To Calumet City
28.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin Park and Calumet City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Park and Calumet City.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Avenue

    14 m · 3 sec · Franklin Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    4.5 mi · 8 min · 25th Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East

    822 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road

    616 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 South: East Sibley Boulevard

    919 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Sibley Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Sibley Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue

    1965 ft · 1 min · Wentworth Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pulaski Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Pulaski Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pulaski Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin Park and Calumet City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Expressway
11.1 mi · 23%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 19%
Bishop Ford Freeway
8.49 mi · 18%
25th Avenue
4.47 mi · 9%
Sibley Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5%
Dan Ryan Expressway
2.23 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Expressway

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

11.1 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chicago
00h 30m from Franklin Park
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Franklin Park 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 Franklin Park to Calumet City?

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Franklin Park and 28.3 miles from Calumet City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin Park and Sunny near Calumet City.

Stop Ideas Near Chicago

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chicago, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chicago.

RAIL

Chicago Union Station

3 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

15 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

19 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

21 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Park and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 28.07 mi (45.18 km).

Franklin Park

#1 Franklin Park

Village in Illinois

Population17,402
Coordinates41.9353100, -87.8656200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Calumet City

#2 Calumet City

City in Illinois

Population35,913
Coordinates41.6155900, -87.5294900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Avenue (-87.865605, 41.935338)
End: Pulaski Road (-87.529489, 41.615526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.37 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.67
3.36 gal · 12.74 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.34 $12.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.15 $14.29
Premium $4.65 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $5.30 $8.91 $17.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin Park and Calumet City. The current time is 01:13:34.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.