The drive from Patton, IL to Joliet, IL covers 193.3 miles and takes about 4h 14m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, IL 133, US 45 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 114.5 miles on I 57.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.22 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
96.7 miles from Patton, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 16m into the drive
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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
This is a 4h 14m highway drive covering 193.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and IL 133. The longest continuous stretch is about 114.5 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 114.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and IL 133. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near 74th Place.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (74th Place): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 163.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip|~5m in|74th Place
At end of road, turn left onto 74th Place
Navigation decision point
4
48.5 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Take the ramp toward I-57 North: Champaign
Navigation decision point
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
5
163.3 mi into trip|~3h 27m in
Take the exit toward Bourbonnais Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
4
164.3 mi into trip|~3h 29m in|US 45; US 52
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
Navigation decision point
5
193.2 mi into trip|~4h 14m in|Joliet Street
Turn right onto Joliet Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
114.5 mi
2h 2m
IL 133
31.9 mi
56m
US 45
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
West Joliet Road
4.4 mi
6m
West North Street
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 114.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patton, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on East 2250th Road
1.4 mi·5 min·East 2250th Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto 74th Place
0.6 mi·2 min·74th Place
3
Turn left onto East Terre Haute Road
7.3 mi·10 min·East Terre Haute Road
4
Continue on North Terre Haute Road
5.5 mi·7 min·North Terre Haute Road
5
Turn left onto US 150
1.6 mi·2 min·East Jasper Street
6
Continue on IL 133
32 mi·56 min·IL 133
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
8
Merge onto I 57
114 mi·2 hr 2 min·I 57
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Exit 318Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
10
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.6 mi·1 min·Bourbonnais Parkway
11
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
10 mi·13 min·US 45; US 52
12
Turn left onto US 52
1.3 mi·1 min·West Joliet Road
13
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi·2 min·West Arsenal Road
14
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi·4 min·West Joliet Road
15
Continue on US 52
1.2 mi·1 min·US Route 52
16
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi·3 min·South State Street
17
Continue on US 52
2.3 mi·3 min·West North Street
18
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi·4 min·Manhattan Road
19
Turn left onto US 52
2.2 mi·4 min·Manhattan Road
20
Continue on US 52
0.3 mi·42 sec·Gardner Street
21
Turn left onto US 52
0.1 mi·15 sec·Doris Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 52; IL 53
1.2 mi·2 min·South Chicago Street
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53
272 ft·12 sec·Chicago Street
24
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·West Washington Street
25
Turn right onto Joliet Street
520 ft·18 sec·Joliet Street
26
Turn right
272 ft·19 sec
27
Arrive at destination
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 96.7 miles from Patton, IL, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.5 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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.7 miles or 2h 16m 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 22m
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 Patton, 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 Patton, IL
This is one driving day of about 193.3 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Patton, 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 114.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.7 mi from Patton, IL
· 2h 16m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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 186.7
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
0
$20.30
$9.28
Efficient EV
48.3
0
$16.91
$7.73
EV Truck/SUV
77.3
0
$27.06
$12.37
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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Patton, IL
Morning
in Patton on Saturday
Local time
9:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Joliet, IL
Morning
in Joliet on Saturday
Local time
9:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
7 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
4h 14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Patton, IL to Joliet, IL covers 193.3 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, IL 133, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.7 miles from Patton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.22 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 is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (74th Place): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 163.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Patton, IL to Joliet, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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.
