How far is Oak Forest, IL from Calumet City, IL?
The driving distance from Oak Forest, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Forest and Calumet City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Forest and Calumet City.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto West 159th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · West 159th Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 57 North: Chicago, I-294 North
2747 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1812 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
985 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Dixmoor, Harvey
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto West 147th Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West 147th Street
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Continue on West Sibley Boulevard
5.5 mi · 10 min · West 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 Oak Forest and Calumet City.
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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oak Forest and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Calumet City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Forest to Calumet City?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 Oak Forest and 6 miles from Calumet City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oak Forest and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Calumet City.
Stop Ideas Near Riverdale
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 Riverdale.
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Dyer station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Forest and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 11.12 mi (17.89 km).
#1 Oak Forest
City in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 26,884 |
| Coordinates | 41.6028100, -87.7439400 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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