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Trip from Joliet, IL to Stickney, 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

51m

Distance

30.4 mi

49 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

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 Stickney, IL, IL

Stickney, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Joliet, IL to Stickney, IL covers 30.4 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Independence Boulevard, Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.71 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 14 mi 18m
Independence Boulevard 5.4 mi 9m
Broadway Street 4.1 mi 7m
Joliet Road 2.3 mi 3m
South Harlem Avenue 1.6 mi 3m
Pershing Road 1 mi 1m
North Chicago Street 0.8 mi 2m
Ruby Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 14 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

14 mi · 18 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 283 Toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto IL 43

1.6 mi · 3 min · South Harlem Avenue
14

Turn right onto Pershing Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pershing Road
Use the right lane.
15

Arrive at destination

Pershing Road

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Bolingbrook, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bolingbrook, IL

15 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

Evergreen Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bolingbrook, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.2 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.4 — 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

5
12.9 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 55 North: Chicago
7
27.4 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue

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

Use the right lane. Exit 283 Toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue
6
29.4 mi into trip | ~49m in | Pershing Road

Turn right onto Pershing Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.71 one way

$9.43 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $5.17 $10.34
premium $4.93 $5.90 $11.80
diesel $5.60 $6.70 $13.40

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, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.1 0 $3.19 $1.46
Efficient EV 7.6 0 $2.66 $1.22
EV Truck/SUV 12.2 0 $4.26 $1.95

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.

Forecast as of Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Joliet, IL

Evening in Joliet on Sunday

Local time

5:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

94°F

Mostly Sunny

WSW 10 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 2:11PM CDT until September 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 2:11PM CDT until September 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Stickney, IL

Evening in Stickney on Sunday

Local time

5:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

94°F

Mostly Sunny

WSW 10 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 2:11PM CDT until September 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 2:11PM CDT until September 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

51m 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?

30.4 mi in 51m — 46% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Adlai Stevenson Expressway.

46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; IL 53 / Ottawa 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 30.4 miles you will encounter 10 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: 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 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

774 ft 541 ft

Total Climb

282 ft

Total Descent

219 ft

Highest Point

774 ft

~15.2 mi in

Elevation Range

233 ft

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 Stickney, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.

Chicago

12.9 mi in | ~25m

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 51m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). 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 14 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 Stickney, 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 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Stickney, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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