How far is Joliet, IL from Edgington, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Edgington, IL is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Edgington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Edgington.
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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
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: Des Moines
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Milan
1995 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
67 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Airport Road
2131 ft · 40 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on East 1st Avenue
2256 ft · 45 sec · East 1st Avenue
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Turn slight left
116 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto 92nd Avenue West
1.3 mi · 2 min · 92nd Avenue West
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Turn left onto Ridgewood Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ridgewood Road
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Continue on 28th Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · 28th Street West
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Turn right onto 127th Avenue West
1.5 km · 1 min · 127th Avenue West
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Continue on 42nd Street West
2721 ft · 46 sec · 42nd Street West
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Continue on 134th Avenue West
7 mi · 11 min · 134th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 140th Street West
8 m · 1 sec · 140th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 140th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Edgington.
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 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Edgington?
The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Joliet and 75.6 miles from Edgington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgington.
Stop Ideas Near Princeton
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 Princeton.
Princeton
Mendota station
Kewanee
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Edgington. Straight-line distance: 139.12 mi (223.89 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 Edgington
Township in Rock Island County, Illinois
| Population | 1,442 |
| Coordinates | 41.3869800, -90.7637500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgington (-90.76375, 41.38698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.67 | $45.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.81 | $49.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.27 | $56.54 |
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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