How far is Oquawka, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Oquawka, IL to Joliet, IL is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oquawka and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oquawka and Joliet.
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Start on Schuyler Street
15 mi · 22 min · Schuyler Street
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Continue on Broadway
573 ft · 10 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
20.4 mi · 24 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.5 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago
3164 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
121.2 mi · 2 hr 11 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 Oquawka 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 80 East
Merge slight left
121 mi · 02h 11m
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 Oquawka and Sunny near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oquawka to Joliet?
The road trip is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Mineral is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Oquawka and 95.4 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oquawka and Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral
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 Mineral.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oquawka and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 154.34 mi (248.39 km).
#1 Oquawka
Town in Henderson County, Illinois
| Population | 1,231 |
| Coordinates | 40.9319800, -90.9470900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| 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: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $3.77 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.58 | $57.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.27 | $62.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.64 | $71.29 |
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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