How far is Ingalls Park, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Ingalls Park, IL to Joliet, IL is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ingalls Park and Joliet.
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Start on East Washington Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto Richards Street
67 m · 13 sec · Richards Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
106 m · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
721 ft · 26 sec · Eastern Avenue
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Turn left onto East Clinton Street
2200 ft · 1 min · East Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Ottawa Street
159 m · 19 sec · Ottawa Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 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 Ingalls Park 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.
East Washington Street
Start on East Washington Street
1.68 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Ingalls Park and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ingalls Park to Joliet?
The road trip is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Preston Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Ingalls Park and 1.5 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.38 one way or $0.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ingalls Park and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Preston Heights
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 Preston Heights.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
Homewood
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ingalls Park and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 2.11 mi (3.39 km).
#1 Ingalls Park
Census designated place
| Population | 3,314 |
| Coordinates | 41.5225300, -88.0428300 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.38 | $0.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.43 | $0.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.47 | $0.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
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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