How far is Lake Forest, IL from Calumet City, IL?
The driving distance from Lake Forest, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Macon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Forest and Calumet City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Forest and Calumet City.
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Start on Griffith Road
22 m · 3 sec · Griffith Road
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Turn straight onto East Woodland Road
62 m · 9 sec · East Woodland Road
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Turn slight left onto North McKinley Road
2911 ft · 1 min · North McKinley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Illinois Road
73 m · 12 sec · Illinois Road
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Turn left onto North Western Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Westleigh Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Westleigh Road
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Turn left onto 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 Lake Forest 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest to Calumet City?
The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Lake Forest and 42.3 miles from Calumet City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Forest and Mostly Sunny near Calumet City.
Stop Ideas Near Austin
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 Austin.
Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Forest and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 47.22 mi (75.99 km).
#1 Lake Forest
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 19,379 |
| Coordinates | 42.2586300, -87.8406300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.28 | $18.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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