How far is Joliet, IL from Edinburg, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Edinburg, IL is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Edinburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Edinburg.
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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
61 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 South: Taylorville
1709 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North 725 East Road
2094 ft · 40 sec · North 725 East Road
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Continue on West Springfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Springfield Road
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Turn left onto West Douglas Street
800 ft · 37 sec · West Douglas Street
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Turn right onto North Eaton Street
146 m · 23 sec · North Eaton Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
70 m · 10 sec · West Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Edinburg.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Edinburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Edinburg?
The road trip is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Towanda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Joliet and 88.5 miles from Edinburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Edinburg.
Stop Ideas Near Towanda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Towanda.
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Lincoln
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Edinburg. Straight-line distance: 146.12 mi (235.16 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 Edinburg
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,006 |
| Coordinates | 39.6572700, -89.3895300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edinburg (-89.38953, 39.65727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.53 | $47.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.54 | $53.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.04 | $58.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.10 | $66.19 |
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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