How far is South Chicago, IL from Calumet City, IL?
The driving distance from South Chicago, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Chicago and Calumet City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Chicago and Calumet City.
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Start on the route
66 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto East 86th Street
51 m · 13 sec · East 86th Street
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Turn left onto South Muskegon Avenue
667 ft · 35 sec · South Muskegon Avenue
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Turn left onto East 87th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 87th Street
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Turn right onto South Mackinaw Avenue
3195 ft · 1 min · South Mackinaw Avenue
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Continue on South Ewing Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Ewing Avenue
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Turn slight left onto South Indianapolis Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · South Indianapolis Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Indiana Toll Road
2686 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
2138 ft · 41 sec · Indiana Toll Road
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Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road
961 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Calumet Avenue
1317 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Calumet Avenue
3121 ft · 46 sec · Calumet Avenue
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Turn right onto Chicago Street
2300 ft · 46 sec · Chicago Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hohman Avenue
68 m · 4 sec · Hohman Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hohman Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Hohman Avenue
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
846 ft · 42 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto State Line Avenue
39 m · 6 sec · State Line Avenue
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Turn right onto Pulaski Road
1189 ft · 33 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 South Chicago 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.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.8 mi · 00h 02m
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 South Chicago 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 South Chicago to Calumet City?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from South Chicago and 4.7 miles from Calumet City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Calumet City.
Stop Ideas Near Burnham
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Chicago and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 8.67 mi (13.96 km).
#1 South Chicago
Former township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 28,095 |
| Coordinates | 41.7397700, -87.5542500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
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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