Origin
Joliet, IL
Morning in Joliet on Sunday
Local time
9:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joliet, IL to Lynwood, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Lynwood, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
Joliet, IL to Lynwood, IL is 22.4 miles and takes about 43m via Plainfield Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest and Illinois, so you won't be crossing state lines. It's a local, turn-heavy trip ideal for a single day, requiring minimal planning. Expect a straightforward journey connecting two points within the greater Chicago metropolitan area. This route is best suited for those looking for a direct and uncomplicated transit between these two Illinois towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Road | 10.6 mi | 19m |
| Joliet Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| West Lockport Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Ridge Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| IL 71 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Lockport Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Orchard Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 34 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Plainfield Road
— 10.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Lynwood, IL.
1
Start on this road
272 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Joliet Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Joliet Street
3
Turn left onto US 30
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cass Street
4
Continue on US 30
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Western Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 30
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Center Street
6
Continue on US 30
5.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Plainfield Road
7
Continue on US 30
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Joliet Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto US 30; IL 59; US 66 Hist
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Division Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto West Lockport Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lockport Street
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on West Lockport Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lockport Road
11
Turn right onto Ridge Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Plainfield Road
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Plainfield Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto IL 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 71
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on IL 71
215 ft
·
4 sec
·
IL 71
15
Turn right onto Orchard Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Road
16
Turn left onto US 34
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 34
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 34
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 34
18
Turn right onto East Rickard Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Rickard Drive
19
Turn left onto Edythe Street
307 ft
·
13 sec
·
Edythe Street
20
Arrive at destination
Edythe Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Joliet Street
At end of road, turn right onto Joliet Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
West Lockport Street
Turn left onto West Lockport Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Ridge Road
Turn right onto Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Plainfield Road
Turn left onto Plainfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 34
Turn left onto US 34
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Lynwood, IL
Morning in Lynwood on Sunday
Local time
9:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
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
43m 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 offers a turn-heavy local drive rather than a highway cruise, with only 10% of the journey on faster roads. You'll navigate primarily via Plainfield Road, Joliet Road, and West Lockport Road, experiencing a more connected-to-the-ground feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 10.6 miles on Plainfield Road, giving you a decent segment before needing to make turns. Be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in speed as you make your way through local thoroughfares. The character of the drive is decidedly urban and suburban, with the typical pace of a city-adjacent commute.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Plainfield Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Joliet Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 22.4 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.1 miles (Joliet Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.7 miles (West Lockport Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 43m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Plainfield Road. 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 Lynwood, 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 0.1 miles (Joliet Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.7 miles (West Lockport Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lynwood, 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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