Origin
Bradley, IL
Evening in Bradley on Sunday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bradley, IL to Joliet, IL
Drive Time
49m
Distance
33.9 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
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6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bradley, IL
Mike Tyurin
Joliet, IL
KITSUN YUEN
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Bradley and Joliet, Illinois, you are looking at a quick 33.9-mile trip that typically takes about 49 minutes. This short journey stays entirely within the Midwest, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. You will navigate primarily via local roads like Kennedy Drive, South Main Street, and East Marsile Street rather than major interstates. With a fuel budget of approximately $5, this is an incredibly economical drive. Since the entire route is non-highway, you will experience a more direct, localized connection between these two Illinois communities. It is a straightforward trip that requires no overnight stops, allowing you the flexibility to complete your business or visit and return home within the same day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17 miles from Bradley, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the highway share for this 33.9-mile route is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate cruising or long, straight stretches. In fact, there is no significant uninterrupted highway segment, as the drive relies on navigating through local corridors. You will find that the road surface and traffic patterns change frequently as you transition between Kennedy Drive, South Main Street, and East Marsile Street. This creates a more technical driving experience compared to a standard highway haul, requiring you to navigate local intersections and road transitions consistently until you reach your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kennedy Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bradley, IL to Joliet, IL is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bradley, IL to Joliet, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Marsile Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Convent Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Joliet Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Arsenal Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 52 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Kennedy Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradley, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on East Broadway Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broadway Street
2
Turn right onto Kennedy Drive
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
3
Continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on East Marsile Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Marsile Street
5
Continue on North Convent Street
13 mi
·
19 min
·
North Convent Street
6
Turn left onto West Joliet Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joliet Road
7
Continue on West Arsenal Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Arsenal Road
8
Continue on West Joliet Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Joliet Road
9
Continue on US Route 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 52
10
Continue on South State Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
11
Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Street
12
Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
13
Turn left onto Manhattan Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
14
Continue on Gardner Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Gardner Street
15
Turn left onto Doris Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Doris Avenue
16
Turn right onto South Chicago Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chicago Street
17
Keep slight right to continue on Chicago Street
272 ft
·
13 sec
·
Chicago Street
18
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Washington Street
19
Turn right onto Joliet Street
518 ft
·
18 sec
·
Joliet Street
20
Turn right
272 ft
·
20 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a short, 49-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for multiple rest stops or extensive refueling, as the $5 fuel cost suggests a very light impact on your travel budget. Since you are sticking to local roads, keep a close watch on your navigation as you transition between Kennedy Drive and South Main Street to ensure you stay on track. Avoid the temptation to rush, as the turn-heavy nature of this route means you will encounter frequent stop-and-go conditions. Prioritize keeping your fuel tank topped off before leaving Bradley, as the localized nature of the drive makes it easy to complete the entire trip without needing to pull over for service.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17 miles from Bradley, IL, or about 24m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33.9 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Joliet, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bradley, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bradley, IL
This is one driving day of about 33.9 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bradley, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Bradley, IL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Bradley, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Joliet, IL
The final approach into Joliet, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Joliet, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.15 one way
$10.30 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| premium | $4.80 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Joliet, IL
Evening in Joliet on Sunday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bradley, IL to Joliet, IL covers 33.9 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kennedy Drive, South Main Street, East Marsile Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from Bradley, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bradley, IL to Joliet, IL is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bradley, IL to Joliet, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bradley, IL to Joliet, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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