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Trip from Joliet, IL to Marseilles, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

48m

Distance

40 mi

64 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
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.

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city in Illinois, United States

Joliet, IL

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city in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States

Marseilles, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Joliet, IL to Marseilles, IL covers 40 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, East 24th Road, County Highway 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.2 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.20 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 35.2 mi 38m
East 24th Road 1.8 mi 3m
County Highway 15 1.3 mi 2m
Ottawa Street 0.4 mi 1m
Chicago Street 0.4 mi 1m
Rutland Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 35.2 mi, about 38m

Traffic on I-80

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~992 veh/hr typical · worst 1,284

Quietest

2 AM

~153 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

6.5×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 97 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet, IL and Marseilles, 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

0.4 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

35 mi · 38 min · I 80
Use the right lane.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward Marseilles Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto CH 15

0.6 mi · 59 sec · County Highway 15
9

Continue on CH 15

1.8 mi · 3 min · East 24th Road
10

Continue on CH 15

0.7 mi · 1 min · County Highway 15
11

Continue on CH 15

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Rutland Street
12

Arrive at destination

CH 15

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Minooka, IL

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

Seneca, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Minooka, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20 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 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.7 — 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 | 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
36.4 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward Marseilles

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Marseilles
4
36.7 mi into trip | ~42m in | CH 15 / County Highway 15

Turn left onto CH 15 / County Highway 15

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.20 one way

$12.40 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $6.80 $13.60
premium $4.93 $7.76 $15.52
diesel $5.60 $8.82 $17.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12 0 $4.20 $1.92
Efficient EV 10 0 $3.50 $1.60
EV Truck/SUV 16 0 $5.60 $2.56

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.

Forecast as of Aug 30, 2026

Origin

Joliet, IL

Late night in Joliet on Sunday

Local time

1:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 9:10AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

Marseilles, IL

Late night in Marseilles on Sunday

Local time

1:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Partly Cloudy

S 10 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 9:10AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:29PM CDT until August 30 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis 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

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

48m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

40 mi in 48m, mostly highway — 35.2 mi of that is on I 80.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.2 mi on I 80.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and East 24th Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Joliet, IL to Marseilles, IL is easy. At 48m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

698 ft 517 ft

Total Climb

309 ft

Total Descent

333 ft

Highest Point

698 ft

~37.1 mi in

Elevation Range

181 ft

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 Marseilles, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1835

Top landmarks

  • • Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Depot — former train station in Marseilles, 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: 40 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 (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 35.2 miles on I 80. 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 (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.

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 Marseilles, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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