How far is Near North Side, IL from Calumet City, IL?

The driving distance from Near North Side, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.66 mi
00h 41m
Flight
20.39 mi
32.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.39 mi
Kilometers
32.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.66 mi
Kilometers
41.3 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calumet City
Fri, Nov 6, 11:54 AM CST
Return by in Near North Side
Fri, Nov 6, 12:36 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Near North Side
2026-11-06T11:12
Arrive Calumet City
Fri, Nov 6, 11:54 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Near North Side
10:00 PM CST
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
South Chicago
IL

Former township in Cook County, Illinois

From Near North Side
12.6 mi
00h 20m
To Calumet City
13 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Chance Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
15 mph NNW
Destination
48°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Near North Side and Calumet City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Near North Side and Calumet City.

  1. 1

    Start on North Wells Street

    3083 ft · 1 min · North Wells Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Grand Avenue

    2819 ft · 2 min · West Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Desplaines Street

    2019 ft · 56 sec · North Desplaines Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Lake Street

    138 m · 11 sec · West Lake Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    740 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Kennedy Expressway

    2973 ft · 56 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 South: East Sibley Boulevard

    919 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Sibley Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Sibley Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue

    1965 ft · 1 min · Wentworth Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pulaski Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Pulaski Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pulaski Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Near North Side 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 34%
Bishop Ford Freeway
8.49 mi · 33%
Sibley Boulevard
2.6 mi · 10%
Dan Ryan Expressway
2.42 mi · 9%
North Wells Street
0.58 mi · 2%
Kennedy Expressway
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

8.83 mi · 00h 12m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Chicago
00h 20m from Near North Side
Leave By
7:06 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Drizzle leaving Near North Side and Partly Sunny near Calumet City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Near North Side to Calumet City?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

South Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Near North Side and 13 miles from Calumet City.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle around Near North Side and Partly Sunny near Calumet City.

Stop Ideas Near South Chicago

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

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

RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

6 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

17 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Homewood

22 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

22 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Near North Side and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 20.39 mi (32.81 km).

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#1 Near North Side

Near North Side is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9000300, -87.6345000
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Calumet City

#2 Calumet City

City in Illinois

Population35,913
Coordinates41.6155900, -87.5294900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: North Wells Street (-87.634314, 41.900033)
End: Pulaski Road (-87.529489, 41.615526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $4.19
Round trip
$8.38
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $4.19 $8.38
Mid-grade $5.24 $4.77 $9.54
Premium $5.79 $5.27 $10.55
Diesel $6.59 $6.00 $12.00

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Near North Side and Calumet City. The current time is 11:12:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.