How far is Granite City, IL from Calumet City, IL?
The driving distance from Granite City, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Granite City and Calumet City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite City and Calumet City.
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Start on Niedringhaus Avenue
1307 ft · 37 sec · Niedringhaus Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto Nameoki Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Nameoki Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 270 East: Effingham
2142 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago, Springfield
1668 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
28.4 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue
997 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, IL 83 North
662 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Torrence Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Torrence Avenue
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Turn right onto Pulaski Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · 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 Granite City and Calumet City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog leaving Granite City and Rain Showers near Calumet City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Granite City to Calumet City?
The road trip is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km) and usually takes 04h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143 miles from Granite City and 145.1 miles from Calumet City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.44 one way or $94.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Granite City and Rain Showers near Calumet City.
Stop Ideas Near McLean
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.
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Uptown Station
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Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granite City and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 244.25 mi (393.08 km).
#1 Granite City
Township in Madison County, Illinois
| Population | 25,662 |
| Coordinates | 38.7014400, -90.1487200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $47.44 | $94.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $53.82 | $107.64 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $59.36 | $118.72 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $66.83 | $133.65 |
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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