How far is Joliet, IL from West Garfield Park, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to West Garfield Park, IL is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.31 mi
00h 59m
Flight
30.61 mi
49.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.61 mi
Kilometers
49.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.31 mi
Kilometers
58.43 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Garfield Park
Sat, Nov 7, 9:38 AM CST
Return by in Joliet
Sat, Nov 7, 10:38 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-11-07T08:39
Arrive West Garfield Park
Sat, Nov 7, 9:38 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joliet
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Darien
IL

Town in Connecticut

From Joliet
18.1 mi
00h 29m
To West Garfield Park
18.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and West Garfield Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and West Garfield Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ottawa Street

    53 m · 12 sec · Ottawa Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    119 m · 19 sec · East Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Chicago Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Chicago Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ruby Street

    842 ft · 24 sec · Ruby Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Joliet Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Joliet Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 355 South Toll, I 55 North: Suburbs, Chicago

    33 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    2653 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    17.3 mi · 23 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    1765 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · South Cicero Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Madison Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Madison Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and West Garfield Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
17.3 mi · 48%
Independence Boulevard
5.44 mi · 15%
South Cicero Avenue
4.41 mi · 12%
Broadway Street
4.06 mi · 11%
Joliet Road
2.33 mi · 6%
West Madison Street
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

17.3 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darien
00h 29m from Joliet
Leave By
4:30 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Joliet and Partly Sunny near West Garfield Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joliet to West Garfield Park?

The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Joliet and 18.1 miles from West Garfield Park.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:30 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.90 one way or $11.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joliet and Partly Sunny near West Garfield Park.

Stop Ideas Near Darien

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

14 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

27 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and West Garfield Park. Straight-line distance: 30.61 mi (49.26 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Garfield Park

West Garfield Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8805900, -87.7292200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: West Garfield Park (-87.72922, 41.88059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
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.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.85 L · about $5.90
Round trip
$11.79
2.56 gal · 9.7 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $5.90 $11.79
Mid-grade $5.24 $6.71 $13.41
Premium $5.79 $7.42 $14.83
Diesel $6.59 $8.44 $16.88

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and West Garfield Park. The current time is 08:39:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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