Origin
Joliet, IL
Late night in Joliet on Tuesday
Local time
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Burgess, 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
3h 15m
Distance
161.7 mi
260 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 9m
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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Burgess, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Joliet, IL to Burgess, IL is 161.7 miles and takes about 3h 15m via I 80 and IL 17, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward trip without crossing state lines. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, so expect efficient travel. With a recommended one-day duration, you can easily complete this route and have time for other activities upon arrival.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.9 miles from Joliet, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 122 mi | 2h 11m |
| IL 17 | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 9.7 mi | 10m |
| US 150 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| US 67 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| 40th Avenue | 2.6 mi | 10m |
| IL 81 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| I 280 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 122 mi, about 2h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Burgess, IL.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Ottawa Street
3
Continue on US 6; IL 53
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Ottawa Street
4
Continue on US 6; IL 53
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chicago Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
6
Merge onto I 80
122 mi
·
2 hr 11 min
·
I 80
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 280
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 280
Toward I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 74 East: Peoria
9
Merge onto I 80; IL 110
519 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward IL 81: Kewanee, Cambridge
12
Turn right onto IL 81
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 81
13
Continue on IL 81
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Street
14
Continue on IL 81
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 81
15
Turn left onto US 150
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
US 150
16
Turn right onto IL 17
11 mi
·
16 min
·
IL 17
17
Turn left onto US 67
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 67
18
Turn right onto 40th Avenue
2.6 mi
·
10 min
·
40th Avenue
19
Turn right onto 235th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
235th Street
20
Turn slight left onto 41st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
41st Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
41st Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 15 minutes, this trip is best suited for a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and avoid any potential rush hour traffic around Joliet. Since the longest stretch on I 80 is 122 miles, plan for one fuel or rest stop around the midway point to stay comfortable. The $25 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially when miles from the next service area.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.9 miles from Joliet, IL, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.9 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burgess, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Joliet, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Joliet, IL
This is one driving day of about 161.7 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Joliet, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 122 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.9 miles from Joliet, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122 miles.
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 133.7 — 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
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US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
123.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
|
I 280
Keep slight left at fork onto I 280 toward I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Isla...
5
133.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward IL 81: Kewanee, Cambridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 81: Kewanee, Cambridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.28 one way
$50.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.76 | $55.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.12 | $62.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.70 | $71.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.98 | $7.76 |
| Efficient EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.15 | $6.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.7 | 0 | $22.64 | $10.35 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Burgess, IL
Late night in Burgess on Tuesday
Local time
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Peru, IL
81 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 15m 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 route is a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the journey utilizing major highways. You'll spend most of your time on I 80, also known as the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, for a continuous stretch of 122 miles. The bulk of the driving involves familiar interstate conditions, allowing for steady progress. While primarily highway, the brief transition onto IL 17 offers a slight change of pace before reaching your destination.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and IL 17. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street.
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 161.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Joliet, IL and Burgess, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Cambridge.
Rock Island
123.2 mi in
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~2h 14m
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via I 280
Cambridge
133.7 mi in
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~2h 26m
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
Arriving in Burgess, IL
Full guide →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 3h 15m. Total distance: 161.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 122 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Burgess, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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