How far is Lakewood, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Lakewood, IL to Joliet, IL is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 29m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Joliet.
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Start on Broadway Avenue
104 m · 21 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
2550 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
93 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
905 ft · 40 sec · Lake Avenue
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
155 m · 22 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on South Dole Avenue
1700 ft · 52 sec · South Dole Avenue
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Turn right onto West Virginia Street
1996 ft · 36 sec · West Virginia Street
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Continue on Northwest Highway
2697 ft · 53 sec · Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto Virginia Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Virginia Road
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Turn right onto Pyott Road
3 mi · 5 min · Pyott Road
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Turn left onto West Algonquin Road
7.8 mi · 13 min · West Algonquin Road
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Turn straight onto Dundee Road
1483 ft · 30 sec · Dundee Road
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Continue on Algonquin Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Algonquin Road
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Turn right onto North Barrington Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Barrington Road
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Take the ramp left
2915 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
2618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
31.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway
2125 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Road
5.7 mi · 11 min · Maple Road
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Turn left onto North Ottawa Street
2196 ft · 1 min · North Ottawa Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Joliet.
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 355 South Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
31.4 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Joliet?
The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Glendale Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Lakewood and 29.6 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale Heights
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 Glendale Heights.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 50.61 mi (81.45 km).
#1 Lakewood
Lakewood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2291900, -88.3550900 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joliet
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,583 |
| Coordinates | 41.5251900, -88.0834000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $10.37 | $20.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $13.04 | $26.07 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
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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