How far is Jacksonville, IL from Calumet City, IL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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 03h 44m.
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.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Calumet City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Calumet City.
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Start on South Central Park Plaza
48 m · 9 sec · South Central Park Plaza
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Turn left onto South Mauvaisterre Street
115 m · 13 sec · South Mauvaisterre Street
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Turn left onto North Central Park Plaza
117 m · 13 sec · North Central Park Plaza
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Turn left onto North Sandy Street
115 m · 13 sec · North Sandy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Central Park Plaza
58 m · 6 sec · South Central Park Plaza
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Morton Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Morton Avenue
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Continue on Old Route 36
1.5 km · 1 min · Old Route 36
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Turn left
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 46 min
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Continue straight
20.5 mi · 22 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 Jacksonville 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
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
93.9 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville to Calumet City?
The road trip is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Towanda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Jacksonville and 116.1 miles from Calumet City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.81 one way or $61.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Calumet City.
Stop Ideas Near Towanda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Towanda.
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 192.11 mi (309.17 km).
#1 Jacksonville
City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,488 |
| Coordinates | 39.7339400, -90.2290100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.75 | $69.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.02 | $76.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.33 | $86.67 |
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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