How far is Grayslake, IL from Calumet City, IL?
The driving distance from Grayslake, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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 32m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grayslake and Calumet City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grayslake and Calumet City.
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Start on Center Street
2328 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Turn right onto South Barron Boulevard
3091 ft · 54 sec · South Barron Boulevard
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Continue on Ivanhoe Road
1418 ft · 24 sec · Ivanhoe Road
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Continue on Antioch Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road
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Continue on Old Peterson Road
864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road
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Continue on Peterson Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road
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Continue on Buckley Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Buckley Road
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Turn right onto North Skokie Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · North Skokie Highway
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Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road
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Continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway
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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 Grayslake 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.
Edens Expressway
Continue on Edens Expressway
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain leaving Grayslake and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Calumet City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grayslake to Calumet City?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Grayslake and 45.9 miles from Calumet City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain around Grayslake and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Calumet City.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood
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 Lincolnwood.
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La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grayslake and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 56.82 mi (91.44 km).
#1 Grayslake
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 20,584 |
| Coordinates | 42.3444700, -88.0417500 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.60 | $21.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
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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