How far is Uptown, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Uptown, IL to Joliet, IL is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Uptown and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uptown and Joliet.
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Start on the route
55 m · 13 sec
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Continue on West Eastwood Avenue
155 m · 22 sec · West Eastwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Sheridan Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto West Irving Park Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Irving Park Road
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Turn left onto North Ashland Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Ashland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Armitage Avenue
848 ft · 26 sec · West Armitage Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto North Paulina Street
88 m · 10 sec · North Paulina Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 94 East
851 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
13.4 mi · 18 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 Uptown 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 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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Uptown 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 Uptown to Joliet?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dixmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Uptown and 26.7 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Uptown and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Dixmoor
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 Dixmoor.
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Dyer station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Uptown and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 37.69 mi (60.65 km).
#1 Uptown
Uptown is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9659000, -87.6526200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $8.62 | $17.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $10.83 | $21.67 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $12.33 | $24.65 |
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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