Origin
Gage Park, IL
Night in Gage Park on Tuesday
Local time
9:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gage Park, IL to Joliet, IL
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
57m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gage Park, IL
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Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gage Park, IL to Joliet, IL covers 37.3 miles and takes about 57m 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 Kedzie 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 $5.83 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.7 miles from Gage Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Gage Park, IL to Joliet, IL covers 37.3 miles and takes about 57m, 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 24 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 early in the drive near West 54th Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 37.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 54th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Kedzie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 54th Street
Turn left onto West 54th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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South Kedzie Avenue
Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
35.7 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
35.9 mi into trip
|
~53m 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 Kedzie Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| 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 Gage Park, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on South Francisco Avenue
164 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Francisco Avenue
2
Turn left onto West 54th Street
338 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 54th Street
3
Turn left onto South Richmond Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Richmond Street
4
Turn right onto West 55th Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 55th Street
5
Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Kedzie Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto West Columbus Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Columbus Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Southwest Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Highway
8
Turn left onto IL 50
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on IL 50
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto 167th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
167th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
12
Merge onto I 57
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 57
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 345B
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 80
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 133
Toward Richards Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
265 ft
·
6 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto Richards Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Richards Street
18
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
19
Turn sharp right onto US 6; IL 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chicago Street
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chicago Street
21
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Washington Street
22
Turn right onto Joliet Street
520 ft
·
18 sec
·
Joliet Street
23
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 18.7 miles from Gage Park, IL, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18 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 37.3 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.7 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
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 Gage Park, 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 Gage Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 37.3 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gage Park, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 18 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Gage Park, IL · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Gage Park, 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
$5.83 one way
$11.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 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 | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
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
Night in Joliet on Tuesday
Local time
9:07 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
29 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
57m 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 Gage Park, IL to Joliet, IL covers 37.3 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, Cicero Avenue, South Kedzie Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 miles from Gage Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.83 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 37.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 54th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Kedzie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Gage Park, IL to Joliet, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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