Origin
Evergreen Park, IL
Afternoon in Evergreen Park on Saturday
Local time
1:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evergreen Park, IL to Joliet, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evergreen Park, IL
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Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
Evergreen Park, IL to Joliet, IL is 34 miles and takes about 48 minutes via I 80, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive primarily within the Midwest region of Illinois. Expect a mostly interstate experience, making it a quick and efficient trip for those needing to travel between these two points. Given its short duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion with minimal planning needed. The route is simple enough that you won't need to worry about complex navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 18 mi | 21m |
| I 57 | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| South Western Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| West 95th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 111th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Monterey Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Chicago Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 4th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 18 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen Park, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on US 12; US 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 95th Street
2
Turn right onto South Western Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Western Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto West 111th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 111th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on West Monterey Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Monterey Avenue
5
Turn right onto South Marshfield Avenue
133 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Marshfield Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 57 South
7
Merge onto I 57
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 345B
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 80
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 133
Toward Richards Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
265 ft
·
6 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Richards Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Richards Street
13
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
14
Turn sharp right onto US 6; IL 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chicago Street
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chicago Street
16
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Washington Street
17
Turn right onto Joliet Street
520 ft
·
18 sec
·
Joliet Street
18
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Evergreen Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 32.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Western Avenue
Turn right onto South Western Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
West 111th Street
Turn left onto West 111th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
14 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
32.4 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
32.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.32 one way
$10.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.54 | $13.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
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
Afternoon in Joliet on Saturday
Local time
1:03 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
19 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
48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive with 81% of the journey taking place on major interstates. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 80, including a continuous stretch of 18 miles. The character of the drive is predominantly fast-paced and direct, with limited exposure to local roads. Expect a functional, no-frills experience as you navigate these main arteries. The route offers a consistent driving environment, prioritizing speed and efficiency over scenic variety.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and I 57. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near South Western 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 15 decision points packed into just 34 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (South Western Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (West 111th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Joliet, IL
Full guide →Founded 1833
Joliet is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois, a state in the Midwest of the United States of America. It is the largest city and county seat of Will County.
Top landmarks
- • Joliet Union Station — former train station in the United States
- • Christ Episcopal Church — church building in Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
- • Joliet Central High School — public school in Joliet, Illinois
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Joliet, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (South Western Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (West 111th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Joliet, IL before heading back.
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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