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Trip from Joliet, IL to McKinley Park, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

35.3 mi

57 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

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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Downtown McKinley Park, IL, IL

McKinley Park, IL

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Trip Overview

Joliet, IL to McKinley Park, IL is 35.3 miles and takes about 56m via Adlai Stevenson Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within the Midwest, connecting two points in Illinois. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a single-day journey. You'll be covering a relatively short distance, so it's a practical option for a quick relocation or a day trip without significant time commitment.

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 3.6 mi 4m
Joliet Road 2.3 mi 3m
North Chicago Street 0.8 mi 2m
South Damen Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Ruby Street 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 McKinley 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

3.6 mi · 4 min · Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 290 Toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward Damen Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

371 ft · 11 sec
Toward South Damen Avenue Use the right lane.
16

Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue

0.3 mi · 45 sec · South Damen Avenue
17

Turn left

272 ft · 19 sec
18

Turn slight right

199 ft · 14 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

village in Will County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Romeoville, IL

18 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Downers Grove, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.6 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.8 — 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

8
34.4 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue

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 290 Toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
8
34.5 mi into trip | ~54m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Damen Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Damen Avenue
8
34.8 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward South Damen Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward South Damen Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.52 one way

$11.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.06 $12.12
premium $4.89 $6.79 $13.59
diesel $5.61 $7.79 $15.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 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 10.6 0 $3.71 $1.69
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.09 $1.41
EV Truck/SUV 14.1 0 $4.94 $2.26

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Joliet, IL

Morning in Joliet on Sunday

Local time

9:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

WNW 10 to 15 mph 31% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 16 at 2:08PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

McKinley Park, IL

Morning in McKinley Park on Sunday

Local time

9:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°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

26 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

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?

This drive offers a mixed experience, with 59% of the route utilizing highways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.3 miles. Expect a blend of faster highway driving and transitions onto surface streets like Independence Boulevard and Broadway Street as you approach your destination. The road character shifts from expressway cruising to more urban surface street navigation.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 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?

9/10

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 9/10

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 11 decision points packed into just 35.3 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from Joliet, IL to McKinley Park, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.

Chicago

12.9 mi in | ~25m

About the Cities

Starting in Joliet, IL

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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: 35.3 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 (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

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 McKinley 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 McKinley 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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