Origin
Pingree Grove, IL
Afternoon in Pingree Grove on Saturday
Local time
1:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pingree Grove, IL to Joliet, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pingree Grove, IL
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Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
This 58.3-mile drive from Pingree Grove, IL to Joliet, IL is a manageable 1-hour and 21-minute trip, making it perfect for a single-day adventure. You'll primarily navigate via I-355, Lake Street, and Maple Road, with about half of your journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest journey is around $9. Given its short duration and straightforward path, this route offers a convenient option for a quick getaway without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for those looking to cover ground efficiently within Illinois.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 355 | 29.5 mi | 35m |
| Lake Street | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Maple Road | 5.7 mi | 11m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| West Lake Street | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| U.S. Grant Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Ottawa Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 355
— 29.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pingree Grove, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on Reinking Road
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Reinking Road
2
Enter roundabout onto Reinking Road
177 ft
·
5 sec
·
Reinking Road
3
Continue on Reinking Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Reinking Road
4
Continue on US 20
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oak Street
5
Continue on US 20
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 20
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
7
Continue on US 20
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 20
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
West Lake Street
9
Continue on US 20
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Lake Street
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 355
30 mi
·
35 min
·
I 355
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 1
Toward US 6: Southwest Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 6
5.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Maple Road
14
Turn left onto IL 53
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ottawa Street
15
Turn right
111 ft
·
8 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Pingree Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Reinking Road
Enter roundabout onto Reinking Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
22 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 355
Merge onto I 355
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 6: Southwest Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward US 6: Southwest Highway
4
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
IL 53 / North Ottawa Street
Turn left onto IL 53 / North Ottawa Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.11 one way
$18.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Joliet, IL
Afternoon in Joliet on Saturday
Local time
1:43 PM
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
1 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 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 51% of your travel time spent on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 29.5 miles on I-355, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition between these main arteries like I-355 and local roads such as Lake Street and Maple Road, the character of the drive will shift. This blend means you’ll experience both the efficiency of freeway driving and the more varied conditions of surface streets.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.5 mi on I 355.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Reinking Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pingree Grove, IL to Joliet, IL is easy. At 1h 21m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Reinking Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles (I 355): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Joliet, IL
Full guide →Founded 1833
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.5 miles on I 355. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Reinking Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles (I 355): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Joliet, IL before heading back.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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