How far is Morgan Park, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Morgan Park, IL to Joliet, IL is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgan Park and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan Park and Joliet.
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Start on the route
57 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto South Hermosa Avenue
54 m · 14 sec · South Hermosa Avenue
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Turn right onto West Monterey Avenue
1584 ft · 42 sec · West Monterey Avenue
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Turn right onto South Marshfield Avenue
41 m · 3 sec · South Marshfield Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 57 South
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa
2386 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Richards Street
787 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Richards Street
1106 ft · 38 sec · Richards Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1927 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto South Chicago Street
2401 ft · 1 min · South Chicago Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Chicago Street
83 m · 13 sec · Chicago Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
771 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto Joliet Street
158 m · 18 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 Morgan Park and Joliet.
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.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
18 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Morgan Park and Sunny near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgan Park to Joliet?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Orland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Morgan Park and 15.5 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morgan Park and Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Orland Hills
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 Orland Hills.
Homewood
Joliet Transportation Center
Summit
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgan Park and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 24.36 mi (39.21 km).
#1 Morgan Park
Morgan Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6903100, -87.6667200 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.50 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
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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