Origin
Joliet, IL
Late night in Joliet on Tuesday
Local time
5:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Dolton, 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
44m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Dolton, IL
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Trip Overview
Joliet to Dolton is 30.3 miles and takes about 44m via I 80 and I 57, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward trip with no state lines to cross. It's a highway-focused journey, so expect efficient travel rather than winding country roads. Given its short duration, this route is perfect for a quick day trip or as part of a larger journey through the area. You'll find it's a practical option for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 18.7 mi | 22m |
| I 57 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West 147th Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| South Indiana Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Sibley Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Chicago Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 142nd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ottawa Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 18.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Dolton, IL.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 6; IL 53
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Ottawa Street
3
Continue on US 6; IL 53
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ottawa Street
4
Continue on US 6; IL 53
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Chicago Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 80 East: Gary Indiana
6
Merge onto I 80
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 151B
Toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Merge onto I 57
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 349-350
Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Dixmoor, Harvey
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto IL 83
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West 147th Street
14
Continue on IL 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sibley Boulevard
15
Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Indiana Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto East 142nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 142nd Street
17
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
18
Turn sharp right onto Lincoln Avenue
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Lincoln Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 19.9 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
19.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 151B
Toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wiscon...
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 349-350
Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevar...
9
24.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
9
25.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard
9
25.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Dixmoor, Harvey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Dixmoor, Harvey
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Dolton, IL
Late night in Dolton on Tuesday
Local time
5:56 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
44m 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 primarily a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey taking place on interstates like I 80 and I 57. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 18.7 miles on I 80, allowing for steady progress. The character of the drive is consistent, emphasizing efficiency over scenic exploration. Expect a modern, well-maintained highway environment for the majority of your travel time between Joliet and Dolton. The shift onto West 147th Street marks the final approach, offering a slight change in scenery as you near your destination.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and I 57. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Dolton, IL, road signs point toward Wisconsin, Dixmoor and Harvey.
Wisconsin
19.9 mi in
|
~26m
Dixmoor
25.5 mi in
|
~34m
Harvey
25.5 mi in
|
~34m
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 Dolton, 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 44m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on I 80. 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 Dolton, 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: at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Dolton, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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