Origin
Lemont, IL
Morning in Lemont on Tuesday
Local time
8:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lemont, IL to Joliet, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lemont, IL
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Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
Lemont, IL to Joliet, IL is 12.2 miles and takes about 25m via North State Street/Archer Avenue/State Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick hop within the Midwest region, specifically connecting two Illinois communities. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that’s straightforward and won't eat up much of your day. It’s ideal for a short excursion or an easy connection if you're already in the area, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North State Street | 4.3 mi | 9m |
| Archer Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| State Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Collins Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Ohio Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Ottawa Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Ottawa Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Illinois Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North State Street
— 4.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemont, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on West New Avenue
481 ft
·
14 sec
·
West New Avenue
2
Turn left onto Lockport Street
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lockport Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight left onto East Illinois Street
490 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Illinois Street
4
Turn right onto State Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Street
5
Turn right onto IL 171
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Archer Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on IL 171
4.3 mi
·
9 min
·
North State Street
7
Continue on IL 171
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Collins Street
8
Turn right onto Ohio Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ohio Street
9
Turn slight left onto Ottawa Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ottawa Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto IL 53
139 ft
·
11 sec
·
Jackson Street
11
Turn left onto IL 53
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ottawa Street
12
Turn right
111 ft
·
8 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lockport Street
Turn left onto Lockport Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
State Street
Turn right onto State Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 171 / Archer Avenue
Turn right onto IL 171 / Archer Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Ohio Street
Turn right onto Ohio Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
IL 53 / Jackson Street
At end of road, turn right onto IL 53 / Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Joliet, IL
Morning in Joliet on Tuesday
Local time
8:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
25m 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 is characterized by its numerous turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway travel. You'll cover a total of 12.2 miles, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 4.3 miles on North State Street. The drive will feel like navigating through local streets, requiring your attention for frequent adjustments rather than settling into a highway cruise. Expect a pace dictated by traffic signals and intersections, characteristic of urban and suburban connectors.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on North State Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lockport Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lockport Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (IL 171 / Archer Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 25m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on North State Street. 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: at 0.1 miles (Lockport Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (IL 171 / Archer Avenue): 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 Joliet, 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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