How far is Burton, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Burton, IL to Joliet, IL is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200 miles (321.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.61 mi
04h 13m
Flight
200.03 mi
321.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.03 mi
Kilometers
321.91 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.61 mi
Kilometers
433.9 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Wed, Apr 15, 5:33 AM CDT
Return by in Burton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burton
2026-04-15T01:20
Arrive Joliet
Wed, Apr 15, 5:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Broadwell
IL

Township in Logan County, Illinois

From Burton
139 mi
02h 06m
To Joliet
130.6 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1003rd Lane

    642 ft · 28 sec · North 1003rd Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 5

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 5

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    4.1 mi · 10 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 54th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 54th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    638 ft · 16 sec · Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    14.2 mi · 15 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on South Center Street

    1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · Hickory Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    1572 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burton 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
142 mi · 52%
I 55 North
123 mi · 46%
I 80 East
5.8 mi · 2%
State Street
4.07 mi · 2%
Center Street
0.8 mi
County Road 5
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Merge slight right

107 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.6 mi
200 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadwell
02h 06m from Burton
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Burton and 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 Burton to Joliet?

The road trip is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Broadwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139 miles from Burton and 130.6 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 200 miles (321.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.86 one way or $71.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Burton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Broadwell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Broadwell, 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 Broadwell.

RAIL

Lincoln

11 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

35 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

63 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

70 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burton and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 200.03 mi (321.91 km).

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#1 Burton

Human settlement in United States of America

Population862
Coordinates39.9047700, -91.2490300
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1003rd Lane (-91.249031, 39.904662)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.51 gal
36.01 L · about $35.86
Round trip
$71.72
19.02 gal · 72.02 L
Estimated CO2
84.5 kg one way
Round trip: 169 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.86 $71.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.45 $80.89
Premium $4.65 $44.26 $88.52
Diesel $5.30 $50.44 $100.88

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Burton and Joliet. The current time is 01:20:13.

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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.