Origin
Joliet, IL
Evening in Joliet on Wednesday
Local time
8:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Avena, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
211.5 mi
340 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 54m
★
6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
3h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Joliet, IL to Avena, IL covers 211.5 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ottawa Street, Chicago Street, Doris Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.8 miles from Joliet, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 6m drive with frequent turns across 211.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ottawa Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Joliet, IL to Avena, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Street | — | — |
| Chicago Street | — | — |
| Doris Avenue | — | — |
| Gardner Street | — | — |
| Manhattan Road | — | — |
| West North Street | — | — |
| South State Street | — | — |
| Route 52 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ottawa Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Avena, IL.
1
Start on the route
112 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Ottawa Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ottawa Street
3
Continue on Ottawa Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ottawa Street
4
Continue on Chicago Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Chicago Street
5
Turn left onto Doris Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Doris Avenue
6
Turn right onto Gardner Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Gardner Street
7
Continue on Manhattan Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Manhattan Road
8
Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
9
Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Street
10
Continue on South State Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
11
Continue on US Route 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 52
12
Continue on South Cedar Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Cedar Road
13
Continue on West Arsenal Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Arsenal Road
14
Continue on West Joliet Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joliet Road
15
Turn right onto South La Grange Road
10 mi
·
13 min
·
South La Grange Road
16
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bourbonnais Parkway
17
Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I-57 South: Kankakee
18
Merge slight left
161 mi
·
2 hr 52 min
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 70 West: Saint Louis
20
Take the exit slight right toward St Elmo
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
St Elmo
21
Turn right onto Interstate Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate Drive
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cumberland Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East Cumberland Road
23
Turn right onto County Road 1750 East
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1750 East
24
Arrive at your 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 105.8 miles from Joliet, IL, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
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 47 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.8 miles or 2h 3m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avena, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Joliet, 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 Joliet, IL
This is one driving day of about 211.5 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Joliet, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.8 mi from Joliet, IL · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.8 miles from Joliet, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Avena, IL
The final approach into Avena, 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 Avena, 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
$33.07 one way
$66.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.30 | $72.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.70 | $81.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.70 | $93.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.21 | $10.15 |
| Efficient EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.51 | $8.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.6 | 1 | $29.61 | $13.54 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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
Avena, IL
Evening in Avena on Wednesday
Local time
8:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
16 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
4h 6m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Joliet, IL to Avena, IL covers 211.5 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ottawa Street, Chicago Street, Doris Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.8 miles from Joliet, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.07 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Joliet, IL to Avena, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Joliet, IL to Avena, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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