How far is Burnham, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Burnham, IL to Joliet, IL is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burnham and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnham and Joliet.
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Start on South Marquette Avenue
626 ft · 30 sec · South Marquette Avenue
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Turn right onto East 142nd Street
102 m · 17 sec · East 142nd Street
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Turn right onto South Saginaw Avenue
1324 ft · 1 min · South Saginaw Avenue
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Turn left onto 140th Street
103 m · 23 sec · 140th Street
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Turn left onto South Torrence Avenue
4.3 mi · 7 min · South Torrence Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West, I 294 North, I 94 West
3151 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa
22.5 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Richards Street
787 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Richards Street
1106 ft · 38 sec · Richards Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1927 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto South Chicago Street
2401 ft · 1 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 Burnham and Joliet.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa
22.5 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Burnham and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burnham to Joliet?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tinley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Burnham and 17.7 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Burnham and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Tinley Park
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 Tinley Park.
Homewood
Dyer station
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burnham and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.6 km).
#1 Burnham
Village in Illinois
| Population | 4,040 |
| Coordinates | 41.6389200, -87.5567100 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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