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 CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Bureau County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Ottawa Street
1397 ft · 44 sec · Ottawa Street
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Continue on Ottawa Street
758 ft · 22 sec · Ottawa Street
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Continue on Chicago Street
2079 ft · 1 min · Chicago Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
122 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island
2553 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Peoria
1427 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
158 m · 6 sec · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 41, IL 164
2291 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2749 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Linwood Road
9.9 mi · 15 min · South Linwood Road
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Turn right onto West Pearl Street
25 m · 4 sec · West Pearl Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Joliet and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.78 one way or $53.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Joliet and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Abingdon.
Stop Ideas Near Wyanet
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 Wyanet.
Princeton
Kewanee
Mendota station
Moline, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Abingdon. Straight-line distance: 130.46 mi (209.96 km).
#1 Joliet
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,583 |
| Coordinates | 41.5251900, -88.0834000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abingdon
City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,008 |
| Coordinates | 40.8044800, -90.4018000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abingdon (-90.4018, 40.80448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.43 | $26.78 | $53.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.05 | $30.49 | $60.98 |
| Premium | $5.61 | $33.88 | $67.77 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $39.08 | $78.16 |
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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