How far is Lynwood, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Lynwood, IL to Joliet, IL is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.91 mi
00h 42m
Flight
28.18 mi
45.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.18 mi
Kilometers
45.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.91 mi
Kilometers
57.79 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Sun, Apr 19, 10:24 AM CDT
Return by in Lynwood
Sun, Apr 19, 11:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynwood
2026-04-19T09:41
Arrive Joliet
Sun, Apr 19, 10:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lynwood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Tinley Park
IL

Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Lynwood
17.1 mi
00h 21m
To Joliet
18.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 203rd Street

    28 m · 6 sec · 203rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Burnham Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Burnham Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Torrence Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Torrence Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North

    1703 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa

    22.5 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Richards Street

    787 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    81 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Richards Street

    1106 ft · 38 sec · Richards Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    1927 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto South Chicago Street

    2401 ft · 1 min · South Chicago Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Chicago Street

    83 m · 13 sec · Chicago Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    771 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Joliet Street

    158 m · 18 sec · Joliet Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
22.8 mi · 64%
Tri-State Tollway
4.82 mi · 13%
South Burnham Avenue
2.65 mi · 7%
Torrence Avenue
1.49 mi · 4%
Ridge Road
1.01 mi · 3%
South Chicago Street
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa

22.5 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tinley Park
00h 21m from Lynwood
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lynwood 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 Lynwood to Joliet?

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tinley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Lynwood and 18.8 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lynwood and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Tinley Park

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

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

RAIL

Homewood

10 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

24 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Summit

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

Joliet Transportation Center

25 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynwood and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 28.18 mi (45.35 km).

Lynwood

#1 Lynwood

Village in United States of America

Population9,113
Coordinates41.5264200, -87.5386500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: 203rd Street (-87.538651, 41.526452)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.58
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.79 $9.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $4.65 $5.91 $11.82
Diesel $5.30 $6.74 $13.47

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynwood and Joliet. The current time is 09:41:10.

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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.