How far is Edgington, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Edgington, IL to Joliet, IL is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
150.61 mi
02h 52m
Flight
139.12 mi
223.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.12 mi
Kilometers
223.89 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.61 mi
Kilometers
242.38 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM CDT
Return by in Edgington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgington
2026-04-22T20:12
Arrive Joliet
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgington
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
Princeton
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Edgington
75.1 mi
01h 26m
To Joliet
75.5 mi
01h 26m

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
5 to 10 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 Edgington and Joliet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 140th Street West

    8 m · 3 sec · 140th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 134th Avenue West

    7 mi · 10 min · 134th Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto 42nd Street West

    2721 ft · 46 sec · 42nd Street West

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto 127th Avenue West

    1.5 km · 1 min · 127th Avenue West

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 28th Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · 28th Street West

  6. 6

    Continue on Ridgewood Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Ridgewood Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 92nd Avenue West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 92nd Avenue West

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    107 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East 1st Avenue

    2482 ft · 49 sec · East 1st Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Airport Road

    3103 ft · 1 min · Airport Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1249 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2239 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    121.6 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on South Center Street

    1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · Hickory Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    1572 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airport Road
134 mi · 89%
134th Avenue West
7.02 mi · 5%
Ridgewood Road
1.78 mi · 1%
92nd Avenue West
1.34 mi · 1%
127th Avenue West
0.91 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Airport Road

Merge slight left

122 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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
139.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton
01h 26m from Edgington
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edgington and Sunny near Joliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Edgington and 75.5 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Princeton

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

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

RAIL

Princeton

2 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

35 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

41 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

80 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgington and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 139.12 mi (223.89 km).

Edgington

#1 Edgington

Township in Rock Island County, Illinois

Population1,442
Coordinates41.3869800, -90.7637500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Edgington (-90.76375, 41.38698)
End: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.12 L · about $20.06
Round trip
$40.12
10.64 gal · 40.24 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.06 $40.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.63 $45.25
Premium $4.65 $24.76 $49.52
Diesel $5.30 $28.22 $56.43

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 Edgington and Joliet. The current time is 20:12:24.

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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.