Origin
Oneco, IL
Afternoon in Oneco on Monday
Local time
12:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oneco, IL to Joliet, IL
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
133.9 mi
215 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
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6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oneco, IL
Antonio Garcia Prats
Joliet, IL
KITSUN YUEN
Trip Overview
The drive from Oneco, IL to Joliet, IL covers 133.9 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 26, North Imobersteg Road, IL 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.34 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.9 miles from Oneco, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 57m drive with frequent turns across 133.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 26 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 Oneco, IL to Joliet, IL is easy. At 2h 57m 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 Oneco, IL to Joliet, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 26 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Imobersteg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 26 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| U | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West State Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 88 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 31 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Route 26
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oneco, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on Illinois Route 26
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Illinois Route 26
2
Turn right onto North Imobersteg Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Imobersteg Road
3
Turn left
12 mi
·
17 min
4
Turn left onto IL 26: Freeport, Monroe
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
IL 26: Freeport, Monroe
5
Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
6
Continue on West State Road
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
West State Road
7
Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge slight right
21 mi
·
23 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 88 East Toll: Chicago
11
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
38 mi
·
40 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
12
Take the exit slight right toward IL 31 East, IL 56 East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 31 East, IL 56 East
13
Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Lincolnway Street
14
Turn left onto Sullivan Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Sullivan Road
15
Turn right
2.3 mi
·
4 min
16
Turn left onto East New York Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Street
17
Turn slight right
174 ft
·
8 sec
18
Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Ohio Street
19
Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Galena Boulevard
20
Continue on Hill Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hill Avenue
21
Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Highway
22
Turn left onto 143rd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
143rd Street
23
Turn right onto North Division Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Division Street
24
Turn left onto North Joliet Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Joliet Road
25
Continue on Plainfield Road
5.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Plainfield Road
26
Continue on North Center Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Center Street
27
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Street
28
Turn left onto Joliet Street
174 ft
·
7 sec
·
Joliet Street
29
Turn right
272 ft
·
20 sec
30
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.9 miles from Oneco, IL, or about 1h 28m 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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.9 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Joliet, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oneco, 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 Oneco, IL
This is one driving day of about 133.9 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oneco, 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 66.9 mi from Oneco, IL · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 66.9 miles from Oneco, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Joliet, IL
The final approach into Joliet, 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 Joliet, 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
$20.34 one way
$40.68 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.42 | $44.84 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.28 | $50.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.75 | $59.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.06 | $6.43 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.72 | $5.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.75 | $8.57 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Joliet, IL
Afternoon in Joliet on Monday
Local time
12:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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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
5 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
2h 57m 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 Oneco, IL to Joliet, IL covers 133.9 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 26, North Imobersteg Road, IL 26. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.9 miles from Oneco, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.34 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Oneco, IL to Joliet, IL is easy. At 2h 57m 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 Oneco, IL to Joliet, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oneco, IL to Joliet, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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