Origin
Dwight, IL
Morning in Dwight on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dwight, IL to Joliet, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dwight, IL
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Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 39.3-mile drive from Dwight, IL to Joliet, IL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 48 minutes to complete. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, with an estimated fuel cost of just $6. Given its short duration and highway-focused profile, this route is ideal for a quick transit between locations within the Midwest. You won't need an overnight stay; it's a simple point-to-point journey that gets you where you're going efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 29.7 mi | 32m |
| I 80 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| North Union Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Center Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Mazon Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hickory Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Joliet Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 29.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dwight, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on this road
131 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto IL 17
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Mazon Avenue
3
Turn left onto IL 47
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Union Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 55 North: Joliet
5
Merge onto I 55
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 55
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 250A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 80
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Center Street
9
Continue on South Center Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Center Street
10
Continue on Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hickory Street
11
Turn right onto US 30
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
12
Turn left onto Joliet Street
174 ft
·
6 sec
·
Joliet Street
13
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Dwight, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 17 / East Mazon Avenue
Turn left onto IL 17 / East Mazon Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 47 / North Union Street
Turn left onto IL 47 / North Union Street
Navigation decision point
7
31.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 250A
Toward I 80 East: Indiana
5
32.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
37.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Center Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 131
Toward Center Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.14 one way
$12.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.56 | $15.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Joliet, IL
Morning in Joliet on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Elwood, IL
20 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 88% of the journey utilizing major interstates like I-55 and I-80. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.7 miles on I-55, offering a consistent pace. While primarily interstate driving, the route does incorporate segments on North Union Street, providing a slight change of pace before reaching your destination. It's a route designed for efficiency rather than scenic exploration.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.7 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 80. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 17 / East Mazon Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 17 / East Mazon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IL 47 / North Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
633 ft
523 ft
Total Climb
117 ft
Total Descent
206 ft
Highest Point
633 ft
~36.5 mi in
Elevation Range
110 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Joliet, IL
Full guide →Founded 1833
Joliet is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois, a state in the Midwest of the United States of America. It is the largest city and county seat of Will County.
Top landmarks
- • Joliet Union Station — former train station in the United States
- • Christ Episcopal Church — church building in Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
- • Joliet Central High School — public school in Joliet, Illinois
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.7 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 17 / East Mazon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IL 47 / North Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Joliet, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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