How far is Chicago, IL from Joliet, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Chicago and Joliet is 31.68 miles (50.99 km).

Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Joliet, IL is 31.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Joliet, Illinois is: 38.4 miles (61.8 km) by car.

Driving from Chicago to Joliet will take approximately 00 hours 53 minutes.

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#1 Chicago

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.

Population 2677643
GPS Coordinates 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W
Latitude 41.850033
Longitude -87.6500523
Altitude 179
Country United States
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#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Joliet is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Joliet Correctional Center and the Joliet Area Historical Museum.

Population 85583
GPS Coordinates 41°31'31"N 88°5'0"W
Latitude 41.5251900
Longitude -88.0834000
Altitude 165
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Chicago and Joliet

The distance between Chicago and Joliet is 62 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 41 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Chicago and Joliet. The current time is 02:15:16.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.13 liters (1.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chicago and Joliet.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chicago to Joliet is $4.89 (diesel $5.83).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $4.89 $5.57 $6.17 $5.83

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chicago and Joliet (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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