Origin
Joliet, IL
Late night in Joliet on Friday
Local time
1:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Bridgeport, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
58m
Distance
36.3 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 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
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.
Joliet, IL
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Bridgeport, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Joliet, IL to Bridgeport, IL covers 36.3 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 Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Independence Boulevard, Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 36.3 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 (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Joliet, IL to Bridgeport, IL covers 36.3 miles and takes about 58m, 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 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 US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 36.3 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: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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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US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street
Navigation decision point
8
34.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 290
Toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
7
34.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Ashland Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Ashland Avenue
8
35.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
South Archer Avenue
Turn sharp left onto South Archer Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
35.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
South Pitney Court
Turn right onto South Pitney Court
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Joliet, IL to Bridgeport, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Chicago
12.9 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 17.3 mi | 23m |
| Independence Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Broadway Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Stevenson Expressway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Joliet Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Chicago Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West 31st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 31st Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 17.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Bridgeport, IL.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53
175 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ottawa Street
3
Turn left onto US 30
391 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
4
Turn left onto North Chicago Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Chicago Street
5
Continue on IL 53
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ruby Street
6
Turn right onto IL 53
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Broadway Street
7
Continue on IL 53
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Independence Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Joliet Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Joliet Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
108 ft
·
2 sec
Toward I 355 South Toll, I 55 North: Suburbs, Chicago
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
11
Merge onto I 55
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 55
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 290
Toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward Ashland Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on West 31st Place
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 31st Place
16
Turn straight onto West 31st Street
506 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 31st Street
17
Turn right onto South Ashland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Ashland Avenue
18
Turn sharp left onto South Archer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Archer Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto South Pitney Court
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South Pitney Court
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on West 31st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 31st Street
21
Arrive at destination
West 31st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Joliet, IL · 32m 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Joliet, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bridgeport, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bridgeport, 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
$5.68 one way
$11.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 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 | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
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
Bridgeport, IL
Late night in Bridgeport on Friday
Local time
1:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
5 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 Joliet, IL to Bridgeport, IL covers 36.3 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Independence Boulevard, Broadway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 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 $5.68 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 12 decision points packed into just 36.3 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: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Joliet, IL to Bridgeport, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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