Origin
Joliet, IL
Morning in Joliet on Thursday
Local time
11:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to University Park, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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University Park, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Joliet, IL to University Park, IL covers 24.2 miles and takes about 33m 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, I 80 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 24.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Joliet, IL to University Park, IL is easy. At 33m 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 University Park, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Street | — | — |
| Chicago Street | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Kedzie Avenue | — | — |
| 167th Street | — | — |
| California Avenue | — | — |
| Lancaster Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ottawa Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and University Park, IL.
1
Start on the route
112 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Ottawa Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ottawa Street
3
Continue on Ottawa Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ottawa Street
4
Continue on Chicago Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Chicago Street
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Gary Indiana
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 80 East: Gary Indiana
6
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
26 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Kedzie Avenue
8
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Kedzie Avenue
9
Turn right onto 167th Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
167th Street
10
Turn left onto California Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
California Avenue
11
Turn left onto Lancaster Drive
131 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lancaster Drive
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in University Park on Thursday
Local time
11:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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 24.2 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ottawa Street, Chicago Street, I 80 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 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 $3.78 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 University Park, IL is easy. At 33m 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 University Park, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Joliet, IL to University Park, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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