How far is Bradley, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Bradley, IL to Joliet, IL is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bradley and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradley and Joliet.
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Start on East Broadway Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Kennedy Drive
1621 ft · 29 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
2775 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on East Marsile Street
1283 ft · 24 sec · East Marsile Street
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Continue on North Convent Street
13.5 mi · 19 min · North Convent Street
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Turn left onto West Joliet Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road
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Continue on West Arsenal Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road
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Continue on West Joliet Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Joliet Road
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Continue on US Route 52
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52
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Continue on South State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street
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Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Turn left onto Manhattan Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Continue on Gardner Street
1482 ft · 41 sec · Gardner Street
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Turn left onto Doris Avenue
686 ft · 16 sec · Doris Avenue
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Turn right onto South Chicago Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Chicago Street
83 m · 13 sec · Chicago Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
771 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto Joliet Street
158 m · 18 sec · Joliet Street
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Turn right
83 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradley and Joliet.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Convent Street
Continue on North Convent Street
13.5 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust leaving Bradley and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bradley to Joliet?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Bradley and 16.8 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust around Bradley and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilton.
Joliet Transportation Center
Kankakee
Homewood
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bradley and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 28.88 mi (46.48 km).
#1 Bradley
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 15,132 |
| Coordinates | 41.1419800, -87.8611500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joliet
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,583 |
| Coordinates | 41.5251900, -88.0834000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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