How far is Joliet, IL from Evergreen Park, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Evergreen Park, IL is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
32.36 mi
00h 48m
Flight
23.89 mi
38.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.89 mi
Kilometers
38.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.36 mi
Kilometers
52.08 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen Park
Sat, Apr 18, 9:26 AM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-04-18T08:37
Arrive Evergreen Park
Sat, Apr 18, 9:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tinley Park
IL

Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Joliet
16.2 mi
00h 24m
To Evergreen Park
16.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Evergreen Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Evergreen Park.

  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

    3122 ft · 2 min · Chicago Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Gary Indiana

    1263 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin

    2647 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street

    932 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East: 159th Street

    1891 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2976 ft · 1 min · West 159th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    8.3 mi · 16 min · Kedzie Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 95th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · West 95th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 95th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Evergreen Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
18.9 mi · 58%
Kedzie Avenue
8.34 mi · 26%
I 57 North
2.98 mi · 9%
Chicago Street
0.59 mi · 2%
West 159th Street
0.56 mi · 2%
Ottawa Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

18.7 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tinley Park
00h 24m from Joliet
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joliet and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evergreen Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Evergreen Park?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Tinley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Joliet and 16.2 miles from Evergreen Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Joliet and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evergreen Park.

Stop Ideas Near Tinley Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tinley Park, 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 Tinley Park.

RAIL

Homewood

10 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

24 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Summit

24 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

25 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Evergreen Park. Straight-line distance: 23.89 mi (38.45 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Evergreen Park

#2 Evergreen Park

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population18,905
Coordinates41.7205900, -87.7017200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Evergreen Park (-87.70172, 41.72059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.85 $9.70
Premium $4.65 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $5.30 $6.05 $12.09

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Evergreen Park. The current time is 08:37:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.