How far is Irving Park, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Irving Park, IL to Joliet, IL is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving Park and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving Park and Joliet.
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Start on West Irving Park Road
1085 ft · 23 sec · West Irving Park Road
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Turn slight right onto North Avondale Avenue
1681 ft · 50 sec · North Avondale Avenue
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Turn right onto North Pulaski Road
2 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
6.8 mi · 13 min · North Pulaski Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
15.9 mi · 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South Toll, I 355 North Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
1541 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 Tollway South: Southwest Suburbs
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
10.4 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway
2125 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Road
5.7 mi · 11 min · Maple Road
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Turn left onto North Ottawa Street
2196 ft · 1 min · North 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 Irving 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.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
15.9 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving 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 Irving Park to Joliet?
The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Burr Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Irving Park and 25.3 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.83 one way or $15.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Irving Park and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Burr Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving Park and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 34.57 mi (55.64 km).
#1 Irving Park
Irving Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9533600, -87.7364500 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.61 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $11.21 | $22.41 |
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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