How far is Western Springs, IL from Calumet City, IL?

The driving distance from Western Springs, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.35 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23.38 mi
37.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.38 mi
Kilometers
37.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.35 mi
Kilometers
56.89 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calumet City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 PM CDT
Return by in Western Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 3:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Western Springs
2026-04-19T14:05
Arrive Calumet City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Western Springs
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
Alsip
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Western Springs
13.7 mi
00h 22m
To Calumet City
21.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Western Springs and Calumet City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Western Springs and Calumet City.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    54 m · 11 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillgrove Avenue

    116 m · 17 sec · Hillgrove Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Wolf Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana

    2885 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard

    2521 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 147th Street

    3 mi · 6 min · West 147th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Sibley Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 10 min · West Sibley Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue

    1965 ft · 1 min · Wentworth Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pulaski Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Pulaski Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pulaski Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Western Springs and Calumet City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
13.1 mi · 37%
West Sibley Boulevard
5.51 mi · 16%
Wolf Road
3.43 mi · 10%
West 147th Street
3 mi · 8%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 3%
I 294 Toll South
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

12.3 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alsip
00h 22m from Western Springs
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Western Springs 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 Western Springs to Calumet City?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Alsip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Western Springs and 21.6 miles from Calumet City.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Western Springs and Mostly Sunny near Calumet City.

Stop Ideas Near Alsip

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

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

RAIL

Homewood

13 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

15 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

19 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

20 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Western Springs and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 23.38 mi (37.62 km).

Western Springs

#1 Western Springs

Village in Illinois

Population13,274
Coordinates41.8097500, -87.9006200
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Calumet City

#2 Calumet City

City in Illinois

Population35,913
Coordinates41.6155900, -87.5294900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-87.900495, 41.809885)
End: Pulaski Road (-87.529489, 41.615526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Western Springs and Calumet City. The current time is 14:05:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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