Origin
Hyde Park, IL
Night in Hyde Park on Thursday
Local time
9:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hyde Park, IL to Joliet, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hyde Park, IL
Md Mohiul Islam
Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hyde Park, IL to Joliet, IL covers 40.4 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, I 57, Dan Ryan Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 40.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and I 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 18 miles on I 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
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 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 4.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 18 decision points packed into just 40.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 57
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 63
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
38.8 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
38.9 mi into trip
|
~54m 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 |
| I 57 | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South Cottage Grove Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| East 71st Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East 55th Street | 0.7 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 Hyde Park, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on this road
304 ft
·
27 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Kenwood Avenue
233 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Kenwood Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 55th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 55th Street
4
Turn left onto South Cottage Grove Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Cottage Grove Avenue
5
Turn right onto East 71st Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 71st Street
6
Turn left onto South Lafayette Avenue
208 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Lafayette Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 94 East
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 94
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
13 mi
·
18 min
·
I 57
Exit 63
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
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 20.2 mi from Hyde Park, IL · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Hyde Park, 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
$6.32 one way
$12.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Thursday
Local time
9:52 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
17 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
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 Hyde Park, IL to Joliet, IL covers 40.4 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, I 57, Dan Ryan Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from Hyde Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.32 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 18 decision points packed into just 40.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hyde Park, IL to Joliet, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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