How far is Tinley Park, IL from Clifton, IL?
The driving distance from Tinley Park, IL to Clifton, IL is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Drizzle
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tinley Park and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tinley Park and Clifton.
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Start on the route
18 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Oak Park Avenue
538 ft · 21 sec · Oak Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
1 km · 2 min · Hickory Street
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Turn left onto Harlem Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn left onto Vollmer Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Vollmer Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee
2850 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
45.2 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clifton
1369 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto East 2900 North Road
1307 ft · 28 sec · East 2900 North Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2460 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tinley Park and Clifton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
45.2 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Chance Drizzle leaving Tinley Park and Mostly Sunny near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tinley Park to Clifton?
The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Manteno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Tinley Park and 26.3 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle around Tinley Park and Mostly Sunny near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Manteno
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 Manteno.
Kankakee
Homewood
Joliet Transportation Center
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tinley Park and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 44.77 mi (72.05 km).
#1 Tinley Park
Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 55,221 |
| Coordinates | 41.5733700, -87.7844900 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clifton
Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,297 |
| Coordinates | 40.9353100, -87.9344900 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clifton (-87.93449, 40.93531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $4.61 | $8.52 | $17.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $12.20 | $24.39 |
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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