Origin
Joliet, IL
Afternoon in Joliet on Monday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Skokie, IL
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
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6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
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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Skokie, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Joliet, IL to Skokie, IL covers 48.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ottawa Street, East Jefferson Street, North Chicago Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24.3 miles from Joliet, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 48.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Joliet, IL to Skokie, IL is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Joliet, IL to Skokie, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Chicago Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ruby Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Independence Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Joliet Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 355 South | 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 Skokie, IL.
1
Start on the route
112 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Ottawa Street
174 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ottawa Street
3
Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
390 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
4
Turn left onto North Chicago Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Chicago Street
5
Continue on Ruby Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Ruby Street
6
Turn right onto Broadway Street
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Broadway Street
7
Continue on Independence Boulevard
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Independence Boulevard
8
Continue on Joliet Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Joliet Road
9
Take the ramp straight toward I 355 South Toll, I 55 North: Suburbs, Chicago
108 ft
·
3 sec
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I 355 South Toll, I 55 North: Suburbs, Chicago
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 55 North: Chicago
11
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 294 North: Wisconsin
14
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Touhy Avenue
17
Keep slight left to continue on Touhy Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Touhy Avenue
18
Keep slight right to continue on Touhy Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Touhy Avenue East
19
Turn straight onto East Touhy Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Touhy Avenue
20
Turn left onto North Harlem Avenue
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Harlem Avenue
21
Turn right onto West Howard Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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West Howard Street
22
Turn left onto New Gross Point Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
New Gross Point Road
23
Continue on Gross Point Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gross Point Road
24
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Lincoln Avenue
25
Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 24.3 miles from Joliet, IL, or about 39m 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 48.5 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.3 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Skokie, 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 48.5 miles and 1h 18m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Joliet, IL · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 48.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Joliet, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Skokie, IL
The final approach into Skokie, 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 Skokie, 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
$7.37 one way
$14.73 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| premium | $4.80 | $9.16 | $18.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.78 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Skokie, IL
Afternoon in Skokie on Monday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
2 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
1h 18m 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 Skokie, IL covers 48.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ottawa Street, East Jefferson Street, North Chicago Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 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 $7.37 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.
The drive from Joliet, IL to Skokie, IL is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Joliet, IL to Skokie, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Joliet, IL to Skokie, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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