Joliet, IL Road Trips

Joliet, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 14 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 24-mile quick runs to 322-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Joliet, IL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

46

Longest Drive

321.7 mi

Eagle, IL

Quickest Drive

14m

Shorewood, IL

Plan Around Joliet, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Joliet, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Crestwood, IL to Joliet, IL 308.3 mi · 5h 53m Crainville, IL to Joliet, IL 301.3 mi · 5h 43m Marion, IL to Joliet, IL 296.8 mi · 5h 35m Albion, IL to Joliet, IL 247.6 mi · 5h 13m

Continue From Joliet, IL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Joliet, IL to Eagle, IL 321.7 mi · 6h 45m Joliet, IL to Crestwood, IL 308.3 mi · 5h 53m Joliet, IL to Crainville, IL 300.6 mi · 5h 41m Joliet, IL to Alton, IL 248.7 mi · 4h 42m

Trips from Joliet, IL

Joliet, IL to Eagle, IL

321.7 mi 6h 45m

Joliet, IL to Crestwood, IL

308.3 mi 5h 53m

Joliet, IL to Crainville, IL

300.6 mi 5h 41m

Joliet, IL to Alton, IL

248.7 mi 4h 42m

Joliet, IL to Albion, IL

247.7 mi 5h 13m

Joliet, IL to Jerseyville, IL

245.2 mi 4h 30m

Joliet, IL to Central City, IL

244.8 mi 4h 41m

Joliet, IL to Bruce, IL

174.1 mi 3h 36m

Joliet, IL to Arthur, IL

151.1 mi 3h 6m

Joliet, IL to Rockford, IL

94.6 mi 2h 7m

Joliet, IL to Chicago, IL

37.2 mi 1h 1m

Joliet, IL to Carol Stream, IL

35.8 mi 57m

Joliet, IL to Steger, IL

30 mi 48m

Joliet, IL to Markham, IL

23.8 mi 32m

Driving from Joliet, IL

On average, trips departing from Joliet, IL run 176 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 32m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 322 miles (6h 45m), while the shortest is just 24 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Joliet, IL include Eagle, IL (321.7 mi, 6h 45m), Crestwood, IL (308.3 mi, 5h 53m), Crainville, IL (300.6 mi, 5h 41m), Alton, IL (248.7 mi, 4h 42m), and Albion, IL (247.7 mi, 5h 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 176-mile trip from Joliet, IL, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Joliet, IL and 32 routes heading into Joliet, IL, covering 46 total connections. Distances range from 24 to 322 miles.

The longest mapped route from Joliet, IL covers 322 miles and takes approximately 6h 45m. Shorter options start at just 24 miles.

The average route from Joliet, IL runs about 176 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 176-mile trip from Joliet, IL costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Joliet, IL include Eagle, IL, Crestwood, IL, Crainville, IL and Alton, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.