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Weekend Drives from Joliet, IL

Routes

30

Avg Distance

71 mi

Avg Drive

1h 35m

Destinations

30

If you're looking for a drive that doesn't eat your whole weekend, Joliet, IL delivers. 30 mapped routes, 30 unique destinations, and an average drive of 71 miles — close enough to leave after breakfast and be back for dinner.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Joliet, IL — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Joliet, IL — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from Joliet, IL that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 71 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Joliet, IL → Near South Side, IL

43.7 mi 1h Score: 6/10

Joliet, IL → Chicago, IL

37.2 mi 1h 1m Score: 8/10

Joliet, IL → West Town, IL

39.1 mi 1h 4m Score: 8/10

Joliet, IL → Rosemont, IL

41 mi 1h 5m Score: 6/10

Joliet, IL → Belmont Cragin, IL

39.9 mi 1h 9m Score: 8/10

Joliet, IL → Avondale, IL

41.1 mi 1h 9m Score: 8/10

Joliet, IL → Irving Park, IL

41.7 mi 1h 10m Score: 8/10

Joliet, IL → Albany Park, IL

42.5 mi 1h 12m Score: 8/10

Joliet, IL → North Center, IL

51.2 mi 1h 12m Score: 7/10

Joliet, IL → Pontiac, IL

61.4 mi 1h 12m Score: 7/10

Joliet, IL → Lincoln Square, IL

52.8 mi 1h 15m Score: 7/10

Joliet, IL → Uptown, IL

52.7 mi 1h 15m Score: 7/10

Joliet, IL → Spring Valley, IL

65 mi 1h 16m Score: 7/10

Joliet, IL → Fairfield, IL

54.7 mi 1h 20m Score: 8/10

Joliet, IL → Bannockburn, IL

55.8 mi 1h 22m Score: 7/10

Joliet, IL → Sleepy Hollow, IL

56.5 mi 1h 23m Score: 7/10

Joliet, IL → Gilmer, IL

56.6 mi 1h 26m Score: 8/10

Joliet, IL → Flanagan, IL

72.1 mi 1h 29m Score: 7/10

Joliet, IL → Hampshire, IL

56.5 mi 1h 32m Score: 9/10

Joliet, IL → Fairbury, IL

77 mi 1h 36m Score: 8/10

Joliet, IL → Chatsworth, IL

70.3 mi 1h 37m Score: 9/10

Joliet, IL → Lakewood, IL

64.5 mi 1h 41m Score: 7/10

Joliet, IL → Washburn, IL

97.5 mi 1h 58m Score: 8/10

Joliet, IL → Rockford, IL

94.6 mi 2h 7m Score: 8/10

Joliet, IL → Harlem, IL

100.1 mi 2h 8m Score: 8/10

Joliet, IL → South Beloit, IL

110.8 mi 2h 19m Score: 8/10

Joliet, IL → North Peoria, IL

130.9 mi 2h 27m Score: 8/10

Joliet, IL → Milan, IL

137.1 mi 2h 31m Score: 8/10

Joliet, IL → Broadwell, IL

139.4 mi 2h 34m Score: 8/10

Joliet, IL → Bement, IL

138.1 mi 2h 48m Score: 9/10

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