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Trip from Casey, IL to Joliet, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 58m

Distance

196.3 mi

316 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 46m ★
6 AM
3h 58m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 7m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city on border of Clark and Cumberland Counties in Illinois

Casey, IL

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city in Illinois, United States

Joliet, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Casey, IL to Joliet, IL covers 196.3 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, US 45, Route 130 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.3 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

98.2 miles from Casey, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 196.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 58m highway drive covering 196.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and US 45. The longest continuous stretch is about 128.3 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 128.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 45. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 58m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 49 / North Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (IL 130 / North Haughton Highway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 49 / North Central Avenue

Turn right onto IL 49 / North Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
12.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | IL 130 / North Haughton Highway

Turn right onto IL 130 / North Haughton Highway

Navigation decision point

5
166.3 mi into trip | ~3h 11m in

Take the exit toward Bourbonnais Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 318 Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
5
196.2 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in | Joliet Street

Turn right onto Joliet Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 128.3 mi 2h 17m
US 45 10.1 mi 13m
Route 130 10 mi 14m
I 70 9.9 mi 10m
Illinois Route 16 5.3 mi 7m
Manhattan Road 5.3 mi 8m
West Joliet Road 4.4 mi 6m
Lincoln Avenue 2.5 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 128.3 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casey, IL and Joliet, IL.

1

Start on this road

66 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Main Street

102 ft · 9 sec · East Main Street
3

Turn right onto IL 49

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 44 sec
5

Merge onto I 70

9.9 mi · 10 min · I 70
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward IL 130
7

Turn right onto IL 130

0.1 mi · 9 sec · North Haughton Highway
8

Continue on IL 130

1.3 mi · 1 min · 1700E
9

Continue on IL 130

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Haughton Highway
10

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
11

Continue on IL 130

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 1825 E
12

Continue on IL 130

10.0 mi · 14 min · Route 130
13

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
14

Continue on IL 130

1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
15

Turn left onto IL 16

2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
16

Continue on IL 16

5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
17

Continue on IL 16

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Charleston Avenue East
18

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
19

Merge onto I 57

128 mi · 2 hr 17 min · I 57
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec
Exit 318 Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
21

Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway
22

Turn right onto US 45; US 52

10 mi · 13 min · US 45; US 52
23

Turn left onto US 52

1.3 mi · 1 min · West Joliet Road
24

Continue on US 52

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Arsenal Road
25

Continue on US 52

3.1 mi · 4 min · West Joliet Road
26

Continue on US 52

1.2 mi · 1 min · US Route 52
27

Continue on US 52

1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street
28

Continue on US 52

2.3 mi · 3 min · West North Street
29

Continue on US 52

3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
30

Turn left onto US 52

2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
31

Continue on US 52

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Gardner Street
32

Turn left onto US 52

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Doris Avenue
33

Turn right onto US 52; IL 53

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chicago Street
34

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53

272 ft · 12 sec · Chicago Street
35

Turn left onto West Washington Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · West Washington Street
36

Turn right onto Joliet Street

520 ft · 18 sec · Joliet Street
37

Turn right

272 ft · 19 sec
38

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98.2 miles from Casey, IL, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.3 miles.

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 43 miles or 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 98.2 miles or 1h 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 5m

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 Casey, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Casey, IL

This is one driving day of about 196.3 miles and 3h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Casey, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 128.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 98.2 mi from Casey, IL · 1h 58m into the drive

Downtown Onarga, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Onarga, IL

98 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

Arcola, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Onarga, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.2 miles from Casey, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.3 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour Free near mile 189.6
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.69 one way

$61.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $33.70 $67.39
premium $4.89 $37.78 $75.55
diesel $5.61 $43.34 $86.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.9 0 $20.61 $9.42
Efficient EV 49.1 0 $17.18 $7.85
EV Truck/SUV 78.5 0 $27.48 $12.56

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Casey, IL

Morning in Casey on Friday

Local time

11:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Joliet, IL

Morning in Joliet on Friday

Local time

11:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°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

15 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 58m 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 Casey, IL to Joliet, IL covers 196.3 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, US 45, Route 130. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 98.2 miles from Casey, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 58m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 49 / North Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (IL 130 / North Haughton Highway): Navigation decision point.

The route from Casey, IL to Joliet, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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