Origin
Joliet, IL
Late night in Joliet on Wednesday
Local time
5:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Grayville, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 28m
Distance
257.6 mi
414 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 15m
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6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 20m
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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Grayville, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Joliet, IL to Grayville, IL covers 257.6 miles and takes about 5h 28m 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 $40.27 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
128.8 miles from Joliet, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 28m drive with frequent turns across 257.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 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 5h 28m 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 Grayville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chicago Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Doris Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gardner Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Manhattan Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 52 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Ottawa Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Grayville, IL.
1
Start on the route
112 ft
·
10 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Ottawa Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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Ottawa Street
3
Continue on Ottawa Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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Ottawa Street
4
Continue on Chicago Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Chicago Street
5
Turn left onto Doris Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Doris Avenue
6
Turn right onto Gardner Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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Gardner Street
7
Continue on Manhattan Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Manhattan Road
8
Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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Manhattan Road
9
Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi
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3 min
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West North Street
10
Continue on South State Street
1.9 mi
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3 min
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South State Street
11
Continue on US Route 52
1.2 mi
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1 min
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US Route 52
12
Continue on South Cedar Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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South Cedar Road
13
Continue on West Arsenal Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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West Arsenal Road
14
Continue on West Joliet Road
1.3 mi
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1 min
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West Joliet Road
15
Turn right onto South La Grange Road
10 mi
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13 min
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South La Grange Road
16
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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Bourbonnais Parkway
17
Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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I-57 South: Kankakee
18
Merge slight left
129 mi
·
2 hr 17 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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IL 16 East: Charleston
20
Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Charleston Avenue East
21
Continue on Illinois Route 16
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Illinois Route 16
22
Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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West Lincoln Avenue
23
Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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18th Street
24
Continue on Illinois Route 130
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Illinois Route 130
25
Continue on Route 130
10.0 mi
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14 min
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Route 130
26
Continue on County Road 1825 East
2.0 mi
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2 min
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County Road 1825 East
27
Continue on County Road 1775 E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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County Road 1775 E
28
Continue on North Haughton Highway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
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North Haughton Highway
29
Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1700E
30
Continue on North Haughton Highway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Haughton Highway
31
Continue on County Road 1700E
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1700E
32
Continue on North 1250th Street
13 mi
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19 min
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North 1250th Street
33
Turn left onto South Van Buren Street
11 mi
·
15 min
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South Van Buren Street
34
Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi
·
9 min
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County Road 1100 East
35
Continue on North West Street
2.5 mi
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4 min
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North West Street
36
Continue on County Road 1150
24 mi
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33 min
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County Road 1150
37
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
0.3 mi
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32 sec
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East Walnut Street
38
Turn right onto South 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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South 1st Street
39
Continue on 575E
1.8 mi
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2 min
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575E
40
Continue on 700E
1.4 mi
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2 min
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700E
41
Continue on 725E
4.3 mi
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6 min
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725E
42
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Court Street
1.2 mi
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1 min
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North Court Street
43
Turn left onto East North Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
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East North Street
44
Turn right onto South Main Street
52 ft
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2 sec
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South Main Street
45
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 128.8 miles from Joliet, IL, or about 2h 44m 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.8 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grayville, 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 257.6 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 128.8 mi from Joliet, IL · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128.8 miles from Joliet, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grayville, IL
The final approach into Grayville, 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 Grayville, 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
$40.27 one way
$80.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $44.22 | $88.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $49.57 | $99.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.87 | $113.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.3 | 0 | $27.05 | $12.36 |
| Efficient EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.54 | $10.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103 | 1 | $36.06 | $16.49 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Grayville, IL
Late night in Grayville on Wednesday
Local time
5:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
8 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
5h 28m 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 Grayville, IL covers 257.6 miles and takes about 5h 28m 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 128.8 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 $40.27 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 5h 28m 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 Grayville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Joliet, IL to Grayville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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