How far is Abingdon, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Abingdon, IL to Joliet, IL is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.43 mi
02h 41m
Flight
130.46 mi
209.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.46 mi
Kilometers
209.96 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.43 mi
Kilometers
274.28 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in Abingdon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abingdon
2026-04-22T23:23
Arrive Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abingdon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wyanet
IL

Township in Bureau County, Illinois

From Abingdon
85.1 mi
01h 20m
To Joliet
85.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abingdon and Joliet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abingdon and Joliet.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pearl Street

    25 m · 9 sec · West Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Monroe Street

    9.9 mi · 15 min · North Monroe Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1528 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    31.5 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago

    3164 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    121.2 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South Center Street

    1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · Hickory Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    1572 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abingdon and Joliet.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
122 mi · 71%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
36.4 mi · 21%
North Monroe Street
9.95 mi · 6%
Center Street
0.8 mi
West Main Street
0.59 mi
West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
130.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyanet
01h 20m from Abingdon
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Abingdon and Sunny near Joliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abingdon to Joliet?

The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wyanet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Abingdon and 85.3 miles from Joliet.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Abingdon and Sunny near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Wyanet

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wyanet, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wyanet.

RAIL

Princeton

10 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Kewanee

32 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Mendota station

44 mi away
783 Main Street
BUS

Moline, Illinois

78 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abingdon and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 130.46 mi (209.96 km).

Abingdon

#1 Abingdon

City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America

Population3,008
Coordinates40.8044800, -90.4018000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pearl Street (-90.401802, 40.804305)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.77 L · about $22.70
Round trip
$45.40
12.04 gal · 45.54 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.70 $45.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.60 $51.21
Premium $4.65 $28.02 $56.03
Diesel $5.30 $31.93 $63.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Abingdon and Joliet. The current time is 23:23:47.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.