How far is Joliet, IL from Burton, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Burton, IL is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200 miles (321.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Logan County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Burton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Burton.
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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
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy
1.3 km · 51 sec
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
13.6 mi · 15 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 104: Quincy
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
2169 ft · 47 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North 63rd Street
1 km · 3 min · North 63rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
3.3 mi · 8 min · State Street
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Continue on County Road 5
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 5
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Continue on Main Street
642 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1003rd Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Burton.
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 55 South
Merge slight left
93 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joliet and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Burton?
The road trip is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Broadwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.1 miles from Joliet and 139.4 miles from Burton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200 miles (321.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.07 one way or $74.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Joliet and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burton.
Stop Ideas Near Broadwell
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 Broadwell.
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Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Burton. Straight-line distance: 200.03 mi (321.91 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 Burton
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 862 |
| Coordinates | 39.9047700, -91.2490300 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burton (-91.24903, 39.90477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $37.07 | $74.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.81 | $83.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.75 | $91.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.14 | $104.28 |
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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