How far is Oak Lawn, IL from Calumet City, IL?
The driving distance from Oak Lawn, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Village in United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Lawn and Calumet City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Lawn and Calumet City.
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Start on Mulberry Avenue
1414 ft · 1 min · Mulberry Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 102nd Street
647 ft · 30 sec · 102nd Street
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Turn right onto Buell Avenue
528 ft · 29 sec · Buell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 103rd Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 103rd Street
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Cicero Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West 127th Street
1416 ft · 37 sec · West 127th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
2596 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
2521 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West 147th Street
3 mi · 6 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 Lawn 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 Lawn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Calumet City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Lawn to Calumet City?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Dixmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Oak Lawn and 14.2 miles from Calumet City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oak Lawn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Calumet City.
Stop Ideas Near Dixmoor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Dyer station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Lawn and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 13.51 mi (21.75 km).
#1 Oak Lawn
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 54,376 |
| Coordinates | 41.7108700, -87.7581100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
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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