How far is Palos Heights, IL from Calumet City, IL?
The driving distance from Palos Heights, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palos Heights and Calumet City.
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Start on the route
13 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto West 123rd Street
15 m · 6 sec · West 123rd Street
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Turn right onto Harlem Avenue
2668 ft · 49 sec · Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto West College Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · West College Drive
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Continue on West Calumet Sag Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Calumet Sag Road
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Continue on Cal Sag Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cal Sag Road
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Turn right onto Cicero Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 147th Street
5.3 mi · 9 min · 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 Palos Heights 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights to Calumet City?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 8.6 miles from Palos Heights and 13.5 miles from Calumet City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palos Heights and Mostly Sunny 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
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dixmoor.
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Dyer station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palos Heights and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 14.25 mi (22.94 km).
#1 Palos Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,375 |
| Coordinates | 41.6680900, -87.7964400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
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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