Origin
Joliet, IL
Late night in Joliet on Tuesday
Local time
3:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Brighton Park, 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
56m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Joliet, IL
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Brighton Park, IL
Expect Best
Trip Overview
Joliet, IL to Brighton Park, IL is 34.9 miles and takes about 56m via Adlai Stevenson Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on expressways, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. It’s a practical route for getting from point A to point B without much fuss, ideal if you're looking for an efficient drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 17.3 mi | 23m |
| Independence Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Broadway Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Stevenson Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Joliet Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Chicago Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South California Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Archer Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 17.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Brighton Park, IL.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53
175 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ottawa Street
3
Turn left onto US 30
391 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
4
Turn left onto North Chicago Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Chicago Street
5
Continue on IL 53
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ruby Street
6
Turn right onto IL 53
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Broadway Street
7
Continue on IL 53
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Independence Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Joliet Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Joliet Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
108 ft
·
2 sec
Toward I 355 South Toll, I 55 North: Suburbs, Chicago
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
11
Merge onto I 55
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 55
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 289
Toward California Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 289
Toward South California Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right
147 ft
·
5 sec
16
Turn straight onto South California Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South California Avenue
17
Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Archer Avenue
18
Turn right onto South Richmond Street
160 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Richmond Street
19
Turn left
162 ft
·
14 sec
20
Turn right
216 ft
·
15 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Joliet, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.5 — 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
|
US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30 / East Jefferson Street
Turn left onto US 30 / East Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
7
33.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward California Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 289
Toward California Avenue
9
33.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South California Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 289
Toward South California Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.46 one way
$10.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.72 | $13.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Brighton Park, IL
Late night in Brighton Park on Tuesday
Local time
3:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
56m 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?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 57% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Independence Boulevard, and Broadway Street. The longest uninterrupted segment is 17.3 miles, primarily on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, which provides a faster-paced driving experience. As you get closer to Brighton Park, the character of the roads will likely shift from expressway to more urban street driving.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.3 mi on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 34.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30 / East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Joliet, IL to Brighton Park, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Chicago
12.9 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting 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 56m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.3 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brighton Park, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30 / East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brighton Park, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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