How far is Joliet, IL from Millstadt, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Millstadt, IL is about 267 miles (429.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.99 mi
05h 00m
Flight
236.86 mi
381.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.86 mi
Kilometers
381.19 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.99 mi
Kilometers
429.68 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millstadt
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-04-19T03:09
Arrive Millstadt
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joliet
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lincoln
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Joliet
133.5 mi
02h 30m
To Millstadt
133.5 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Millstadt.

  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

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    82 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255: Memphis, Interstate 270

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South: Memphis

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on New Missouri Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · New Missouri Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 157: Cahokia

    984 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on South 88th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 88th Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Saint Louis Road

    10 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary

    1945 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old Missouri Avenue

    2309 ft · 44 sec · Old Missouri Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Camp Jackson Road

    152 m · 14 sec · Camp Jackson Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Millstadt Road

    7 mi · 12 min · Millstadt Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    10 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

  24. 24

    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 Millstadt.

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
240 mi · 90%
I 255 South
8.57 mi · 3%
Millstadt Road
7.02 mi · 3%
I 80 West
6.76 mi · 3%
New Missouri Avenue
1.22 mi
South 88th Street
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
236.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
02h 30m from Joliet
Leave By
7:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Sunny near Millstadt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Millstadt?

The road trip is about 267 miles (429.7 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from Joliet and 133.5 miles from Millstadt.

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

The direct path is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.52 one way or $71.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Sunny near Millstadt.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lincoln and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 3 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lincoln

Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

46 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

51 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

64 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Millstadt. Straight-line distance: 236.86 mi (381.19 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

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

#2 Millstadt

Village in St.

Population3,821
Coordinates38.4614400, -90.0917800
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Millstadt (-90.09178, 38.46144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.42 gal
35.66 L · about $35.52
Round trip
$71.05
18.84 gal · 71.32 L
Estimated CO2
83.7 kg one way
Round trip: 167.4 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.52 $71.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.06 $80.13
Premium $4.65 $43.84 $87.68
Diesel $5.30 $49.96 $99.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Millstadt. The current time is 03:09:01.

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.