How far is Joliet, IL from Blue Island, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Blue Island, IL is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Blue Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Blue Island.
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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
3122 ft · 2 min · Chicago Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Gary Indiana
1263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin
2647 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
985 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Dixmoor, Harvey
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto West 147th Street
1147 ft · 21 sec · West 147th Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Gregory Street
1903 ft · 45 sec · Gregory Street
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Turn left onto High Street
151 m · 27 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
83 m · 5 sec · Western Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Western Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Blue Island.
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.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joliet and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Blue Island?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Orland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Joliet and 14.2 miles from Blue Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Joliet and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Island.
Stop Ideas Near Orland Hills
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 Orland Hills.
Homewood
Joliet Transportation Center
Summit
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Blue Island. Straight-line distance: 22.75 mi (36.62 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 Blue Island
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 22,616 |
| Coordinates | 41.6572600, -87.6800500 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Island (-87.68005, 41.65726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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