How far is Evergreen Park, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Evergreen Park, IL to Joliet, IL is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
33.97 mi
00h 47m
Flight
23.89 mi
38.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.89 mi
Kilometers
38.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.97 mi
Kilometers
54.67 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Sat, Apr 18, 8:07 AM CDT
Return by in Evergreen Park
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen Park
2026-04-18T07:20
Arrive Joliet
Sat, Apr 18, 8:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evergreen Park
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
Tinley Park
IL

Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Evergreen Park
17 mi
00h 23m
To Joliet
17 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen Park and Joliet.

  1. 1

    Start on West 95th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 95th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Western Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · South Western Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 111th Street

    2919 ft · 1 min · West 111th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Monterey Avenue

    2545 ft · 1 min · West Monterey Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Marshfield Avenue

    41 m · 3 sec · South Marshfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 57 South

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa

    2386 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Richards Street

    787 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    81 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Richards Street

    1106 ft · 38 sec · Richards Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    1927 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto South Chicago Street

    2401 ft · 1 min · South Chicago Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Chicago Street

    83 m · 13 sec · Chicago Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    771 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Joliet Street

    158 m · 18 sec · Joliet Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
18.4 mi · 54%
I 57 South
9.9 mi · 29%
South Western Avenue
2.02 mi · 6%
West 95th Street
1.01 mi · 3%
West 111th Street
0.55 mi · 2%
West Monterey Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

18 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tinley Park
00h 23m from Evergreen Park
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evergreen Park and 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 Evergreen Park to Joliet?

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Tinley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Evergreen Park and 17 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:54 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Evergreen Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Tinley Park

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

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

RAIL

Homewood

10 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

24 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Summit

24 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

25 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen Park and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 23.89 mi (38.45 km).

Evergreen Park

#1 Evergreen Park

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population18,905
Coordinates41.7205900, -87.7017200
Altitude190
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 95th Street (-87.701722, 41.720669)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.05
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Evergreen Park and Joliet. The current time is 07:20:19.

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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.