How far is Madison, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Madison, IL to Joliet, IL is about 257.2 miles (413.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Joliet.
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Start on 6th Street
44 m · 12 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1451 ft · 35 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
3058 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
2445 ft · 41 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1337 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Street
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on South Center Street
1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street
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Continue on Hickory Street
1164 ft · 36 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
1572 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Joliet Street
53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street
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Turn right
83 m · 20 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 Madison 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 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
108 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Madison 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 Madison to Joliet?
The road trip is about 257.2 miles (413.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.6 miles from Madison and 128.6 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 224.89 mi (361.93 km).
#1 Madison
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,735 |
| Coordinates | 38.6825500, -90.1570500 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $3.77 | $34.20 | $68.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.57 | $77.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.21 | $84.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.11 | $96.21 |
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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