How far is Northbrook, IL from Calumet City, IL?

The driving distance from Northbrook, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.94 mi
01h 15m
Flight
38.58 mi
62.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.58 mi
Kilometers
62.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.94 mi
Kilometers
94.85 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calumet City
Wed, Jun 3, 10:17 AM CDT
Return by in Northbrook
Wed, Jun 3, 11:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northbrook
2026-06-03T09:02
Arrive Calumet City
Wed, Jun 3, 10:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northbrook
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Chicago
IL

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.

From Northbrook
23.4 mi
00h 37m
To Calumet City
35.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northbrook and Calumet City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    91 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    90 m · 15 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Walters Avenue

    37 m · 9 sec · Walters Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Shermer Road

    2089 ft · 46 sec · Shermer Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Shermer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Shermer Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Dundee Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Dundee Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East, US 41 South

    1023 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  11. 11

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

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

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  13. 13

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

    919 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Sibley Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Sibley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue

    1965 ft · 1 min · Wentworth Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pulaski Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Pulaski Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pulaski Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
13.3 mi · 23%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 15%
Bishop Ford Freeway
8.49 mi · 14%
Kennedy Expressway
8.12 mi · 14%
Sibley Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4%
Dan Ryan Expressway
2.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Edens Expressway

Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway

13.3 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chicago
00h 37m from Northbrook
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Northbrook and Sunny near Calumet City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northbrook to Calumet City?

The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Northbrook and 35.5 miles from Calumet City.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northbrook and Sunny near Calumet City.

Stop Ideas Near Chicago

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

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

RAIL

Chicago Union Station

3 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

15 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

19 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

21 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northbrook and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 38.58 mi (62.09 km).

Northbrook

#1 Northbrook

Village in Illinois

Population32,657
Coordinates42.1275300, -87.8289500
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Calumet City

#2 Calumet City

City in Illinois

Population35,913
Coordinates41.6155900, -87.5294900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.828995, 42.127664)
End: Pulaski Road (-87.529489, 41.615526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.85 $17.69
Premium $4.65 $9.68 $19.36
Diesel $5.30 $11.03 $22.06

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Northbrook and Calumet City. The current time is 09:02:05.

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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.