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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.89 mi
02h 52m
Flight
139.12 mi
223.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.12 mi
Kilometers
223.89 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.89 mi
Kilometers
242.84 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-04-23T02:06
Arrive Edgington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joliet
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Princeton
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Joliet
75.3 mi
01h 26m
To Edgington
75.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ottawa Street

    1397 ft · 44 sec · Ottawa Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ottawa Street

    758 ft · 22 sec · Ottawa Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chicago Street

    2079 ft · 1 min · Chicago Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    122 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: Des Moines

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Milan

    1995 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    67 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Airport Road

    2131 ft · 40 sec · Airport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East 1st Avenue

    2256 ft · 45 sec · East 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    116 m · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 92nd Avenue West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 92nd Avenue West

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ridgewood Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ridgewood Road

  17. 17

    Continue on 28th Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · 28th Street West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 127th Avenue West

    1.5 km · 1 min · 127th Avenue West

  19. 19

    Continue on 42nd Street West

    2721 ft · 46 sec · 42nd Street West

  20. 20

    Continue on 134th Avenue West

    7 mi · 11 min · 134th Avenue West

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 140th Street West

    8 m · 1 sec · 140th Street West

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
122 mi · 81%
I 74 West
9.58 mi · 6%
134th Avenue West
7.02 mi · 5%
I 280 West
2.75 mi · 2%
Ridgewood Road
1.82 mi · 1%
92nd Avenue West
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
139.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton
01h 26m from Joliet
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Princeton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princeton.

RAIL

Princeton

2 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

35 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

41 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

80 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Edgington. Straight-line distance: 139.12 mi (223.89 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Edgington

#2 Edgington

Township in Rock Island County, Illinois

Population1,442
Coordinates41.3869800, -90.7637500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Edgington (-90.76375, 41.38698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.16 L · about $20.10
Round trip
$40.20
10.66 gal · 40.32 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Edgington. The current time is 02:06:32.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.