How far is Joliet, IL from Reading, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Reading, IL is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Reading.
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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
32.9 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Streator, Kankakee
1932 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto East 3200 North Road
9.9 mi · 15 min · East 3200 North Road
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Continue on E 3200 N Road
3 mi · 5 min · E 3200 N Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3000 North Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 3000 North Road
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Continue on East 3000 N Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · East 3000 N Road
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Continue on East 3000 North Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · East 3000 North Road
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Turn right onto North 379 E Road
1002 ft · 44 sec · North 379 E Road
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Turn slight right onto Co Rd 379 E Rd
1336 ft · 59 sec · Co Rd 379 E Rd
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Co Rd 379 E Rd
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Reading.
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
32.9 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Reading?
The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Joliet and 32.4 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Gardner
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 Gardner.
Dwight station
Kankakee
Joliet Transportation Center
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Reading. Straight-line distance: 51.03 mi (82.13 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 Reading
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
| Population | 1,860 |
| Coordinates | 41.0667000, -88.8542400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reading (-88.85424, 41.0667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
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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