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Trip from Joliet, IL to Posen, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

26.6 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Joliet, IL

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Downtown Posen, IL, IL

Posen, IL

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Trip Overview

This relatively short 26.6-mile drive from Joliet, IL, to Posen, IL, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 37 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 84% of the journey on interstates, making it a quick and efficient trip. You'll navigate via I-80, I-57, and Western Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at $4 and no recommended overnight stops, this is a straightforward transit. The Midwest region offers a consistent driving experience for this short distance, making it easy to fit into any schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 18.7 mi 22m
I 57 3.7 mi 5m
Western Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Chicago Street 0.6 mi 1m
Ottawa Street 0.4 mi 1m
144th Street 0.2 mi <1m
West 147th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Campbell Avenue <0.1 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 Posen, 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

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West 147th Street
14

Turn left onto Western Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Western Avenue
15

Turn left onto 144th Street

0.2 mi · 57 sec · 144th Street
16

Turn left onto Campbell Avenue

26 ft · 1 sec · Campbell Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Campbell Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 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

$4.16 one way

$8.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.57 $9.13
premium $4.89 $5.12 $10.24
diesel $5.61 $5.87 $11.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8 0 $2.79 $1.28
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.33 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 17, 2026

Origin

Joliet, IL

Morning in Joliet on Tuesday

Local time

10:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Partly Cloudy then Widespread Fog

ENE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:40PM CDT until April 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:40PM CDT until April 18 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Posen, IL

Morning in Posen on Tuesday

Local time

10:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Widespread Fog

E 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:40PM CDT until April 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:40PM CDT until April 18 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

5 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

37m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 26.6-mile trip, with 84% of the route utilizing interstates like I-80 and I-57. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.7 miles on I-80, offering a period of consistent speed and smooth travel. While the initial portion is dominated by highway, the inclusion of Western Avenue suggests a potential shift towards more local road conditions as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both efficient interstate cruising and potentially more varied traffic patterns later in the drive.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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 11 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.

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.

On the drive from Joliet, IL to Posen, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin along the way.

Wisconsin

19.9 mi in | ~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

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 37m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). 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 Posen, 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 Posen, 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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