Origin
Joliet, IL
Late night in Joliet on Friday
Local time
12:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to University Park, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
46m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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 University Park, IL covers 27.4 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Manhattan-Monee Road, Manhattan Road, West Monee Manhattan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on West Manhattan-Monee Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 27.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Manhattan-Monee Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 52 / Doris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 52 / Gardner Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
4
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 52 / Doris Avenue
Turn left onto US 52 / Doris Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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US 52 / Gardner Street
Turn right onto US 52 / Gardner Street
Navigation decision point
4
22.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
IL 50 / South Governors Highway
At end of road, turn left onto IL 50 / South Governors Highway
Navigation decision point
4
25.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
University Parkway
Turn right onto University Parkway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Manhattan-Monee Road | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Manhattan Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| West Monee Manhattan Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| West North Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| South Governors Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| University Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Chicago Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Stuenkel Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Manhattan-Monee Road
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and University Park, IL.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Ottawa Street
3
Continue on US 6; IL 53
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ottawa Street
4
Continue on US 6; IL 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Chicago Street
5
Turn left onto US 52
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Doris Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 52
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Gardner Street
7
Continue on US 52
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Manhattan Road
8
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
9
Continue on US 52
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Street
10
Continue on West North Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West North Street
11
Continue on West Manhattan-Monee Road
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
West Manhattan-Monee Road
12
Continue on CH 6
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Monee Manhattan Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto IL 50
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Governors Highway
14
Turn right onto Stuenkel Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Stuenkel Road
15
Turn right onto University Parkway
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
University Parkway
16
Turn right onto Burnham Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnham Drive
17
Turn left onto Sandra Drive
244 ft
·
15 sec
·
Sandra Drive
18
Turn left
203 ft
·
14 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
University Park, IL
Late night in University Park on Friday
Local time
12:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
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
46m 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 University Park, IL covers 27.4 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Manhattan-Monee Road, Manhattan Road, West Monee Manhattan Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 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 $4.28 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 straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 52 / Doris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 52 / Gardner Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Joliet, IL to University Park, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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