How far is Wood Dale, IL from Calumet City, IL?

The driving distance from Wood Dale, IL to Calumet City, IL is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
47.77 mi
01h 01m
Flight
33.37 mi
53.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.37 mi
Kilometers
53.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.77 mi
Kilometers
76.88 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calumet City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:30 AM CDT
Return by in Wood Dale
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wood Dale
2026-04-19T03:28
Arrive Calumet City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wood Dale
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
Justice
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois

From Wood Dale
20 mi
00h 30m
To Calumet City
27.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Wood Dale and Calumet City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wood Dale and Calumet City.

  1. 1

    Start on Irving Park Road

    10 m · 4 sec · Irving Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Wood Dale Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Wood Dale Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lake Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

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

    2521 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 147th Street

    3 mi · 6 min · West 147th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Sibley Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 10 min · West Sibley Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue

    1965 ft · 1 min · Wentworth Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pulaski Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Pulaski Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pulaski Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wood Dale 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
22 mi · 46%
West Sibley Boulevard
5.51 mi · 12%
I 290 East
3.06 mi · 6%
West 147th Street
3 mi · 6%
North Wood Dale Road
2.43 mi · 5%
Lake Street
1.95 mi · 4%
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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Justice
00h 30m from Wood Dale
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale to Calumet City?

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Justice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Wood Dale and 27.7 miles from Calumet City.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wood Dale and Mostly Sunny near Calumet City.

Stop Ideas Near Justice

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

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

RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

8 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Homewood

25 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wood Dale and Calumet City. Straight-line distance: 33.37 mi (53.7 km).

Wood Dale

#1 Wood Dale

Addison Township, DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Population13,483
Coordinates41.9633600, -87.9789600
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Calumet City

#2 Calumet City

City in Illinois

Population35,913
Coordinates41.6155900, -87.5294900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving Park Road (-87.97896, 41.96336)
End: Pulaski Road (-87.529489, 41.615526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.38 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.38 gal · 12.76 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.19 $14.38
Premium $4.65 $7.87 $15.73
Diesel $5.30 $8.96 $17.93

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 Wood Dale and Calumet City. The current time is 03:28:56.

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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.