How far is Prospect Heights, IL from Calumet City, IL?
The driving distance from Prospect Heights, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prospect Heights and Calumet City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect Heights and Calumet City.
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Start on West Camp McDonald Road
66 m · 8 sec · West Camp McDonald Road
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Turn right onto North Elmhurst Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Elmhurst Road
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Turn left onto East Rand Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Rand Road
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Continue on Rand Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Rand Road
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Turn slight left onto East Golf Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Golf Road
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
1370 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 South: East Sibley Boulevard
919 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Sibley Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · 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 Prospect 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights to Calumet City?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 Prospect Heights and 36.5 miles from Calumet City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prospect Heights and Sunny near Calumet City.
Stop Ideas Near Chicago
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 Chicago.
Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prospect Heights and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 39.24 mi (63.15 km).
#1 Prospect Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 15,702 |
| Coordinates | 42.0953000, -87.9375700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
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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