Origin
Chicago Lawn, IL
Evening in Chicago Lawn on Thursday
Local time
6:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chicago Lawn, IL to Joliet, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chicago Lawn, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Joliet, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Chicago Lawn, IL to Joliet, IL covers 35.9 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, Cicero Avenue, South Cicero Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Chicago Lawn, IL to Joliet, IL covers 35.9 miles and takes about 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 18 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near South Kedzie Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Kedzie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (West Columbus Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Kedzie Avenue
Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West Columbus Avenue
Turn right onto West Columbus Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
15.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Iowa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 345B
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
7
34.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward Richards Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 133
Toward Richards Street
7
34.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 18 mi | 21m |
| Cicero Avenue | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Kedzie Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Columbus Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| I 57 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Chicago Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 18 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago Lawn, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on this road
146 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West 65th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 65th Street
3
Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Kedzie Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto West Columbus Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Columbus Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on Southwest Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Highway
6
Turn left onto IL 50
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on IL 50
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto 167th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
167th Street
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
10
Merge onto I 57
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 57
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 345B
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 80
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 133
Toward Richards Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
265 ft
·
6 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Richards Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Richards Street
16
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
17
Turn sharp right onto US 6; IL 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chicago Street
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chicago Street
19
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Washington Street
20
Turn right onto Joliet Street
520 ft
·
18 sec
·
Joliet Street
21
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Chicago Lawn, IL · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Chicago Lawn, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Joliet, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Joliet, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.61 one way
$11.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Thursday
Local time
6:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
55m 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 Chicago Lawn, IL to Joliet, IL covers 35.9 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, Cicero Avenue, South Cicero Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Chicago Lawn, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.61 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Kedzie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (West Columbus Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Chicago Lawn, IL to Joliet, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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