How far is Round Lake Beach, IL from Calumet City, IL?

The driving distance from Round Lake Beach, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.99 mi
01h 40m
Flight
59.65 mi
95.99 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Round Lake Beach.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.65 mi
Kilometers
95.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.99 mi
Kilometers
135.17 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calumet City
Wed, Apr 15, 11:53 PM CDT
Return by in Round Lake Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 1:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Round Lake Beach
2026-04-15T22:12
Arrive Calumet City
Wed, Apr 15, 11:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Round Lake Beach
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Morton Grove
IL

Village in United States of America

From Round Lake Beach
35.6 mi
00h 50m
To Calumet City
48.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Round Lake Beach and Calumet City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake Beach and Calumet City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    632 ft · 13 sec · Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Belvidere Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ivanhoe Road

    1418 ft · 24 sec · Ivanhoe Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Antioch Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Peterson Road

    864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Peterson Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Buckley Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Buckley Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Skokie Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · North Skokie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Skokie Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  17. 17

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

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

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Bishop Ford Freeway

  19. 19

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

    919 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Sibley Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Sibley Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue

    1965 ft · 1 min · Wentworth Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pulaski Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Pulaski Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pulaski Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Round Lake Beach 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 16%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 11%
Bishop Ford Freeway
8.49 mi · 10%
Kennedy Expressway
8.12 mi · 10%
North Skokie Highway
5.58 mi · 7%
Buckley Road
4.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Edens Expressway

Continue on Edens Expressway

13.7 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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morton Grove
00h 50m from Round Lake Beach
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Round Lake Beach 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 Round Lake Beach to Calumet City?

The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Morton Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Round Lake Beach and 48.3 miles from Calumet City.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Round Lake Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Calumet City.

Stop Ideas Near Morton Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morton Grove, 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 Morton Grove.

RAIL

Glenview station

4 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

26 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

28 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Round Lake Beach and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 59.65 mi (95.99 km).

Round Lake Beach

#1 Round Lake Beach

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population26,919
Coordinates42.3716900, -88.0900800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Calumet City

#2 Calumet City

City in Illinois

Population35,913
Coordinates41.6155900, -87.5294900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.09011, 42.37173)
End: Pulaski Road (-87.529489, 41.615526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.22 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.32
5.92 gal · 22.44 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.16 $22.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.59 $25.18
Premium $4.65 $13.78 $27.55
Diesel $5.30 $15.70 $31.40

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Round Lake Beach and Calumet City. The current time is 22:12:51.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.