Origin
Joliet, IL
Afternoon in Joliet on Saturday
Local time
3:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Patton, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
194.8 mi
314 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
30 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 0m
★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
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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Patton, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Joliet, IL to Patton, IL covers 194.8 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, I 74, Georgetown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.5 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.45 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
97.4 miles from Joliet, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 77.5 mi | 1h 23m |
| I 74 | 32.4 mi | 35m |
| Georgetown Road | 29.6 mi | 44m |
| South La Grange Road | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| East Terre Haute Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| North Terre Haute Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Manhattan Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Market Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 77.5 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Patton, IL.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
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10 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Ottawa Street
3
Continue on US 6; IL 53
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Ottawa Street
4
Continue on US 6; IL 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Chicago Street
5
Turn left onto US 52
0.1 mi
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15 sec
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Doris Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 52
0.3 mi
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36 sec
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Gardner Street
7
Continue on US 52
2.2 mi
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3 min
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Manhattan Road
8
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
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4 min
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Manhattan Road
9
Continue on US 52
2.3 mi
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3 min
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West North Street
10
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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South State Street
11
Continue on US 52
1.2 mi
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1 min
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US Route 52
12
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
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4 min
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South Cedar Road
13
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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West Arsenal Road
14
Continue on US 52
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joliet Road
15
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
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
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I-57 South: Kankakee
18
Merge onto I 57
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 57
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
20
Turn left
96 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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Market Street
22
Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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East Marketview Drive
23
Turn left onto North Neil Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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North Neil Street
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
25
Merge onto I 74
32 mi
·
35 min
·
I 74
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 150, IL 1
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
28
Turn straight onto US 150; IL 1
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Georgetown Road
29
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
30
Continue on US 150; IL 1
6.1 mi
·
9 min
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Georgetown Road
31
Continue on US 150; IL 1
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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1575 E US 36
32
Continue on US 150; IL 1
10 mi
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14 min
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Georgetown Road
33
Continue on US 150; IL 1
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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IL Route 1
34
Turn right onto US 150; IL 1
512 ft
·
8 sec
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West Elliot Street
35
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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North Central Avenue
36
Turn left onto US 150; IL 16; IL 133
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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West Jasper Street
37
Turn right onto North Terre Haute Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North Terre Haute Road
38
Continue on East Terre Haute Road
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
East Terre Haute Road
39
Turn right onto 74th Place
0.6 mi
·
2 min
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74th Place
40
Turn right onto East 2250th Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
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East 2250th Road
41
Arrive at destination
East 2250th Road
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 97.4 miles from Joliet, IL, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.5 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 43 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.4 miles or 1h 58m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Patton, 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 194.8 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 77.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.4 miles from Joliet, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 144.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
5
107.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 240
Toward Market Street
5
110.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
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North Neil Street
Turn left onto North Neil Street
Navigation decision point
5
143.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 150, IL 1
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 150, IL 1
7
144.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.45 one way
$60.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.44 | $66.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.49 | $74.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.01 | $86.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Inwood Park
Joliet, IL
NOODOE
12 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Bradley, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
County Market - Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Gilman, IL Rechargery Relay - US-24
Gilman, IL
IONNA
10 DCFC
K & H Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Gilman, IL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, IL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Thorntons, Collins St, Joliet, IL
Joliet, IL
BP_PULSE
6 DCFC
Meijer 301 (Bradley, IL)
Bradley, IL
Electrify America
6 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 6
NOODOE: 5
Tesla: 4
Electrify America: 3
BP_PULSE: 2
eVgo Network: 2
CIRCLE_K: 2
FORD_CHARGE: 2
RED_E: 1
Blink Network: 1
IONNA: 1
UNIVERSAL: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.45 | $9.35 |
| Efficient EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.04 | $7.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.27 | $12.47 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Patton, IL
Afternoon in Patton on Saturday
Local time
3:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Sidney, IL
97 mi in
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
7 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
4h 13m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 6.7
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive from Joliet, IL to Patton, IL covers 194.8 miles and takes about 4h 13m, 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 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 77.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 194.8 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 107.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.9 miles (North Neil Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Joliet, IL
Full guide →Founded 1833
Joliet is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois, a state in the Midwest of the United States of America. It is the largest city and county seat of Will County.
Top landmarks
- • Joliet Union Station — former train station in the United States
- • Christ Episcopal Church — church building in Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
- • Joliet Central High School — public school in Joliet, Illinois
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 194.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Joliet, IL to Patton, IL covers 194.8 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 74, Georgetown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.4 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 $30.45 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 194.8 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 107.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.9 miles (North Neil Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Joliet, IL to Patton, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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