How far is South Holland, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from South Holland, IL to Joliet, IL is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
28.73 mi
00h 37m
Flight
25.18 mi
40.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.18 mi
Kilometers
40.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.73 mi
Kilometers
46.23 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 AM CDT
Return by in South Holland
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Holland
2026-04-19T06:42
Arrive Joliet
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Holland
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Orland Hills
IL

Village in United States of America

From South Holland
14.4 mi
00h 18m
To Joliet
14.4 mi
00h 18m

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 South Holland and Joliet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Holland and Joliet.

  1. 1

    Start on East 162nd Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 162nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West 159th Street

    2067 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Halsted Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Halsted Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 Toll West, I 294 Toll North: Iowa, Wisconsin

    3201 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa

    22.5 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Richards Street

    787 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    81 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Richards Street

    1106 ft · 38 sec · Richards Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    1927 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto South Chicago Street

    2401 ft · 1 min · South Chicago Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Chicago Street

    83 m · 13 sec · Chicago Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    771 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Joliet Street

    158 m · 18 sec · Joliet Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
22.5 mi · 78%
Halsted Street
1.33 mi · 5%
Tri-State Tollway
1.22 mi · 4%
East 162nd Street
1.14 mi · 4%
I 80 Toll West
0.61 mi · 2%
South Chicago Street
0.45 mi · 2%
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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orland Hills
00h 18m from South Holland
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Holland 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 South Holland to Joliet?

The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 14.4 miles from South Holland and 14.4 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Orland Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orland Hills, 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 Orland Hills.

RAIL

Homewood

15 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

21 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

26 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Holland and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 25.18 mi (40.52 km).

South Holland

#1 South Holland

Village in Illinois, United States

Population21,040
Coordinates41.6008700, -87.6069900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: East 162nd Street (-87.60699, 41.600811)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.65 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $5.30 $5.36 $10.71

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 South Holland and Joliet. The current time is 06:42:04.

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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.