How far is Hazel Crest, IL from Calumet City, IL?

Fastest route

The distance between Hazel Crest, Illinois, and Calumet City, Illinois is approximately 11.9 miles (19.2 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 24 minutes.

Directions

  1. Head east on Kedzie Ave toward Kedzie Ave.
  2. Pass by AutoZone Auto Parts (on the left in 1.9 mi).
  3. Turn right after Burger King (on the right).
  4. Continue to follow US-6 E.
  5. Pass by First Merchants Bank (on the right in 4.8 mi).
  6. Continue straight onto 159th St/River Oaks Dr.
  7. Follow River Oaks Dr and turn left onto Wentworth Ave.
  8. Turn right onto 154th St/Pulaski Rd to reach Calumet City, Illinois.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Plan ahead to avoid rush hours for a smoother drive.
  • ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
  • 🗺️ Use GPS navigation or a map app for accurate directions.
  • 🚦 Obey traffic rules and signs for a safe trip.
  • 📱 Keep your phone charged and easily accessible for any emergencies.
  • 🍴 Consider having a snack or refreshments for the journey.
  • 🚧 Be aware of any road construction or detours that might affect your route.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.02 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.05 mi
14.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.05 mi
Kilometers
14.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.02 mi
Kilometers
20.95 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calumet City
Sun, Apr 19, 11:31 AM CDT
Return by in Hazel Crest
Sun, Apr 19, 11:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazel Crest
2026-04-19T11:07
Arrive Calumet City
Sun, Apr 19, 11:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hazel Crest
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riverdale
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Hazel Crest
6.2 mi
00h 11m
To Calumet City
6.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hazel Crest and Calumet City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Crest and Calumet City.

  1. 1

    Start on 175th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 175th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Governors Highway

    1681 ft · 36 sec · Governors Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Wood Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Wood Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 147th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 147th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Sibley Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 10 min · West Sibley Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue

    1965 ft · 1 min · Wentworth Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pulaski Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Pulaski Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pulaski Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazel Crest and Calumet City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Sibley Boulevard
5.51 mi · 42%
Wood Street
3.27 mi · 25%
175th Street
1.51 mi · 12%
West 147th Street
1.3 mi · 10%
Wentworth Avenue
0.37 mi · 3%
Governors Highway
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Sibley Boulevard

Continue on West Sibley Boulevard

5.51 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverdale
00h 11m from Hazel Crest
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Hazel Crest and Mostly Sunny near Calumet City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hazel Crest to Calumet City?

The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Hazel Crest and 6.9 miles from Calumet City.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Hazel Crest and Mostly Sunny near Calumet City.

Stop Ideas Near Riverdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverdale, 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 Riverdale.

RAIL

Homewood

8 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

12 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

18 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Summit

23 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazel Crest and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 9.05 mi (14.56 km).

Hazel Crest

#1 Hazel Crest

Village in United States of America

Population13,446
Coordinates41.5717000, -87.6944900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Calumet City

#2 Calumet City

City in Illinois

Population35,913
Coordinates41.6155900, -87.5294900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: 175th Street (-87.694457, 41.571681)
End: Pulaski Road (-87.529489, 41.615526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.47
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.73 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.65 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.30 $2.44 $4.88

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazel Crest and Calumet City. The current time is 11:07:40.

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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.