How far is Joliet, IL from Bridgeview, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Bridgeview, IL is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Bridgeview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Bridgeview.
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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
12.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: La Grange Road
2537 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: La Grange Road, Orland Park
39 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South La Grange Road
5.5 mi · 11 min · South La Grange Road
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Turn left onto West 143rd Street
1728 ft · 46 sec · West 143rd Street
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Turn slight right
40 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Southwest Highway
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Turn left onto Harlem Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn left onto 78th Street
1228 ft · 54 sec · 78th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 78th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Bridgeview.
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
12.4 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Bridgeview?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Orland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Joliet and 14.9 miles from Bridgeview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeview.
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 Bridgeview. Straight-line distance: 21.19 mi (34.11 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 Bridgeview
Village in United States of America
| Population | 15,993 |
| Coordinates | 41.7500300, -87.8042200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeview (-87.80422, 41.75003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
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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