How far is Joliet, IL from Carmi, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Carmi, IL is about 272.4 miles (438.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Carmi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Carmi.
-
1
Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
-
2
Turn right onto Ottawa Street
1397 ft · 44 sec · Ottawa Street
-
3
Continue on Ottawa Street
758 ft · 22 sec · Ottawa Street
-
4
Continue on Chicago Street
1 mi · 3 min · Chicago Street
-
5
Turn left onto Doris Avenue
686 ft · 15 sec · Doris Avenue
-
6
Turn right onto Gardner Street
1482 ft · 36 sec · Gardner Street
-
7
Continue on Manhattan Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
-
8
Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
-
9
Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street
-
10
Continue on South State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street
-
11
Continue on US Route 52
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52
-
12
Continue on South Cedar Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Cedar Road
-
13
Continue on West Arsenal Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road
-
14
Continue on West Joliet Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road
-
15
Turn right onto South La Grange Road
10.1 mi · 14 min · South La Grange Road
-
16
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
2017 ft · 40 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway
-
17
Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee
2192 ft · 54 sec
-
18
Merge slight left
128.6 mi · 2 hr 18 min
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston
1676 ft · 47 sec
-
20
Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East
-
21
Continue on Illinois Route 16
6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
-
22
Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
-
23
Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
-
24
Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
-
25
Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
-
26
Continue on County Road 1825 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East
-
27
Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
-
28
Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
-
29
Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
-
30
Continue on North Haughton Highway
4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway
-
31
Continue on County Road 1700E
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E
-
32
Continue on North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 20 min · North 1250th Street
-
33
Turn left onto South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
-
34
Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
-
35
Continue on North West Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North West Street
-
36
Continue on County Road 1150
24.3 mi · 33 min · County Road 1150
-
37
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1742 ft · 32 sec · East Walnut Street
-
38
Turn right onto South 1st Street
2614 ft · 44 sec · South 1st Street
-
39
Continue on 575E
1.8 mi · 3 min · 575E
-
40
Continue on 700E
1.4 mi · 2 min · 700E
-
41
Continue on 725E
4.3 mi · 6 min · 725E
-
42
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Court Street
3 mi · 4 min · North Court Street
-
43
Continue on South Cross Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · South Cross Street
-
44
Continue on East Main Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
-
45
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Carmi.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I-57 South
Merge slight left
129 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Sunny near Carmi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Carmi?
The road trip is about 272.4 miles (438.4 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from Joliet and 136.1 miles from Carmi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 5:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Sunny near Carmi.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscola
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 Tuscola.
Illinois Terminal
Mattoon station
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Carmi. Straight-line distance: 237.32 mi (381.93 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 Carmi
City in Illinois
| Population | 4,740 |
| Coordinates | 38.0908800, -88.1586500 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carmi (-88.15865, 38.09088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $36.24 | $72.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.87 | $81.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.72 | $89.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.97 | $101.94 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.