How far is Joliet, IL from West Englewood, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to West Englewood, IL is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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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 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and West Englewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and West Englewood.
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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
3122 ft · 2 min · Chicago Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Gary Indiana
1263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin
2647 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Monterey Avenue, 111th Street
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto South Hamlet Avenue
76 m · 14 sec · South Hamlet Avenue
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Turn left onto West 112th Place
90 m · 8 sec · West 112th Place
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Continue on West Monterey Avenue
816 ft · 20 sec · West Monterey Avenue
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Turn right onto South Vincennes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Vincennes Avenue
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Turn slight left onto South Beverly Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · South Beverly Boulevard
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Continue on South Ashland Avenue
4 mi · 8 min · South Ashland Avenue
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Turn left onto West 63rd Street
689 ft · 21 sec · West 63rd Street
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Turn left onto South Paulina Street
148 m · 21 sec · South Paulina Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Paulina Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and West Englewood.
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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Joliet and Sunny near West Englewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to West Englewood?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Tinley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Joliet and 18.6 miles from West Englewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:42 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.04 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joliet and Sunny near West Englewood.
Stop Ideas Near Tinley Park
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 Tinley Park.
Homewood
Dyer station
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and West Englewood. Straight-line distance: 27.71 mi (44.6 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 West Englewood
West Englewood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7780900, -87.6667200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Englewood (-87.66672, 41.77809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.61 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
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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