How far is Joliet, IL from Abingdon, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Abingdon, IL is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
171.29 mi
03h 12m
Flight
130.46 mi
209.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.46 mi
Kilometers
209.96 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.29 mi
Kilometers
275.66 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abingdon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 7:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Abingdon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joliet
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
Wyanet
IL

Township in Bureau County, Illinois

From Joliet
85.5 mi
01h 36m
To Abingdon
85.7 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ottawa Street

    1397 ft · 44 sec · Ottawa Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ottawa Street

    758 ft · 22 sec · Ottawa Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chicago Street

    2079 ft · 1 min · Chicago Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    122 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island

    2553 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Peoria

    1427 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    158 m · 6 sec · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth

    5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 41, IL 164

    2291 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2749 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Linwood Road

    9.9 mi · 15 min · South Linwood Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Pearl Street

    25 m · 4 sec · West Pearl Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
122 mi · 71%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.4 mi · 18%
South Linwood Road
9.95 mi · 6%
US 34 West
5.04 mi · 3%
West Main Street
0.52 mi
I 74 West
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 12m

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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
130.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyanet
01h 36m from Joliet
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Abingdon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Wyanet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Joliet and 85.7 miles from Abingdon.

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

The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Abingdon.

Stop Ideas Near Wyanet

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

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

RAIL

Princeton

10 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Kewanee

32 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Mendota station

44 mi away
783 Main Street
BUS

Moline, Illinois

78 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Abingdon. Straight-line distance: 130.46 mi (209.96 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Abingdon

#2 Abingdon

City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America

Population3,008
Coordinates40.8044800, -90.4018000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Abingdon (-90.4018, 40.80448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.88 L · about $22.78
Round trip
$45.55
12.08 gal · 45.76 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.78 $45.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.69 $51.38
Premium $4.65 $28.11 $56.22
Diesel $5.30 $32.04 $64.07

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 Joliet and Abingdon. The current time is 01:16:52.

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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.