How far is Joliet, IL from Vienna, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Vienna, IL is about 319.4 miles (514 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.3 miles (462.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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
319.39 mi
05h 59m
Flight
287.26 mi
462.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.26 mi
Kilometers
462.3 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.39 mi
Kilometers
514.01 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vienna
Mon, Jun 1, 5:07 PM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Mon, Jun 1, 11:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-06-01T11:07
Arrive Vienna
Mon, Jun 1, 5:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 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
Mattoon
IL

City in Illinois

From Joliet
159.8 mi
02h 59m
To Vienna
159.6 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 mi · 3 min · Chicago Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Doris Avenue

    686 ft · 15 sec · Doris Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gardner Street

    1482 ft · 36 sec · Gardner Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Manhattan Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Manhattan Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West North Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 52

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52

  12. 12

    Continue on South Cedar Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Cedar Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Arsenal Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Joliet Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South La Grange Road

    10.1 mi · 14 min · South La Grange Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    2017 ft · 40 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee

    2192 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    47.2 mi · 51 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Nashville

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Vienna, Harrisburg

    2065 ft · 49 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Vine Street

    1353 ft · 41 sec · West Vine Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    2 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 South
161 mi · 50%
I 57 South
65.7 mi · 21%
Ken Gray Expressway
47.2 mi · 15%
I 24 East
13.5 mi · 4%
South La Grange Road
10.1 mi · 3%
Manhattan Road
5.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
287.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mattoon
02h 59m from Joliet
Leave By
5:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vienna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 319.4 miles (514 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.8 miles from Joliet and 159.6 miles from Vienna.

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

The direct path is about 287.3 miles (462.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 5:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.50 one way or $85.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vienna.

Stop Ideas Near Mattoon

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

43 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

71 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

94 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Vienna. Straight-line distance: 287.26 mi (462.3 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

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

#2 Vienna

City in Johnson County, Illinois

Population1,427
Coordinates37.4153300, -88.8978400
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Vienna (-88.89784, 37.41533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.66 L · about $42.50
Round trip
$85.00
22.54 gal · 85.32 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.50 $85.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.93 $95.86
Premium $4.65 $52.45 $104.90
Diesel $5.30 $59.78 $119.55

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Vienna. The current time is 11:07:37.

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.