How far is Joliet, IL from Odin, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Odin, IL is about 236 miles (379.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Odin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Odin.
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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
1 mi · 3 min · Chicago Street
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Turn left onto Doris Avenue
686 ft · 15 sec · Doris Avenue
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Turn right onto Gardner Street
1482 ft · 36 sec · Gardner Street
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Continue on Manhattan Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street
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Continue on South State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Continue on US Route 52
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52
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Continue on South Cedar Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Cedar Road
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Continue on West Arsenal Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road
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Continue on West Joliet Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road
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Turn right onto South La Grange Road
10.1 mi · 14 min · South La Grange Road
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Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
2017 ft · 40 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee
2192 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
40.9 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
2330 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50: Salem, Sandoval
25 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Poplar Street
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Turn left onto Green Street
533 ft · 26 sec · Green Street
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Turn right onto East Kirkwood Street
584 ft · 26 sec · East Kirkwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kirkwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Odin.
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-57 South
Merge slight left
161 mi · 02h 52m
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 Mostly Sunny near Odin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Odin?
The road trip is about 236 miles (379.8 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Savoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Joliet and 117.9 miles from Odin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.41 one way or $62.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Odin.
Stop Ideas Near Savoy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Savoy.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Odin. Straight-line distance: 207.34 mi (333.68 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 Odin
Village in Illinois
| Population | 1,004 |
| Coordinates | 38.6172700, -89.0522900 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Odin (-89.05229, 38.61727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $31.41 | $62.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.43 | $70.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.77 | $77.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.18 | $88.36 |
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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