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

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Lincoln Park, IL is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.48 mi
01h 08m
Flight
35.42 mi
57.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.42 mi
Kilometers
57.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.48 mi
Kilometers
79.63 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln Park
Sun, Nov 8, 11:46 AM CST
Return by in Joliet
Sun, Nov 8, 12:55 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-11-08T10:38
Arrive Lincoln Park
Sun, Nov 8, 11:46 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joliet
9:30 PM CST
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
Midlothian
IL

Village in Illinois, United States of America

From Joliet
24.7 mi
00h 34m
To Lincoln Park
24.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Lincoln 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

    13.4 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  11. 11

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 64: North Avenue, Ashland Avenue

    1166 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West North Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West North Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Halsted Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Halsted Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Webster Avenue

    68 m · 6 sec · West Webster Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Webster Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
18.9 mi · 38%
I 57 North
13.9 mi · 28%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 16%
Dan Ryan Expressway
3.33 mi · 7%
Kennedy Expressway
2.54 mi · 5%
West North Avenue
0.83 mi · 2%
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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midlothian
00h 34m from Joliet
Leave By
4:12 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincoln Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Midlothian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Joliet and 24.7 miles from Lincoln Park.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincoln Park.

Stop Ideas Near Midlothian

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

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

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Homewood

8 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

19 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Summit

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

Dyer station

22 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Lincoln Park. Straight-line distance: 35.42 mi (57.01 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9217000, -87.6478300
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Lincoln Park (-87.64783, 41.9217)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.61 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.82
3.5 gal · 13.22 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $7.91 $15.82
Mid-grade $5.15 $9.01 $18.01
Premium $5.71 $9.98 $19.97
Diesel $6.53 $11.43 $22.87

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Lincoln Park. The current time is 10:38:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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