Origin
Martinsville, IL
Morning in Martinsville on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Martinsville, IL to Joliet, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
202.5 mi
326 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
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6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Martinsville, IL
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Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
This 202.5-mile drive from Martinsville, IL to Joliet, IL is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 5 minutes. With 85% of the journey on highways, it's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. The estimated fuel cost is around $32, making it an economical choice for a short road trip within the Midwest. You'll primarily navigate on I-57 and I-70, with a portion on US-45. This route is ideal if you're looking for a no-fuss drive without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
101.3 miles from Martinsville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 128.3 mi | 2h 17m |
| I 70 | 16 mi | 17m |
| US 45 | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Route 130 | 10 mi | 14m |
| Illinois Route 16 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Manhattan Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| West Joliet Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 128.3 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on Cereus Lane
461 ft
·
22 sec
·
Cereus Lane
2
Turn right onto North York Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North York Street
3
Continue on North Cleone Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cleone Road
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
5
Merge onto I 70
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 70
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward IL 130
7
Turn right onto IL 130
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
North Haughton Highway
8
Continue on IL 130
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1700E
9
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Haughton Highway
10
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1775 E
11
Continue on IL 130
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1825 E
12
Continue on IL 130
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Route 130
13
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 130
14
Continue on IL 130
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
18th Street
15
Turn left onto IL 16
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
16
Continue on IL 16
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Illinois Route 16
17
Continue on IL 16
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Charleston Avenue East
18
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
19
Merge onto I 57
128 mi
·
2 hr 17 min
·
I 57
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
21
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourbonnais Parkway
22
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
10 mi
·
13 min
·
US 45; US 52
23
Turn left onto US 52
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joliet Road
24
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Arsenal Road
25
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Joliet Road
26
Continue on US 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 52
27
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
28
Continue on US 52
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Street
29
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
30
Turn left onto US 52
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
31
Continue on US 52
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Gardner Street
32
Turn left onto US 52
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Doris Avenue
33
Turn right onto US 52; IL 53
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chicago Street
34
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chicago Street
35
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Washington Street
36
Turn right onto Joliet Street
520 ft
·
18 sec
·
Joliet Street
37
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
38
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, departing Martinsville in the morning allows ample time to reach Joliet with flexibility for brief stops. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 128.3 miles on I-57, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps before embarking on this longer segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $32, you can budget with confidence. Keep an eye on your GPS for the transition from I-70 to I-57 and then to US-45 to ensure you stay on the most direct path.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.3 miles from Martinsville, IL, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 45 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.3 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Joliet, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Martinsville, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Martinsville, IL
This is one driving day of about 202.5 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Martinsville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 128.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.3 miles from Martinsville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.3 miles.
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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 202.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
|
North York Street
Turn right onto North York Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
IL 130 / North Haughton Highway
Turn right onto IL 130 / North Haughton Highway
Navigation decision point
5
172.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 18m in
Take the exit toward Bourbonnais Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
5
202.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 4m in
|
Joliet Street
Turn right onto Joliet Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.66 one way
$63.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.76 | $69.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.97 | $77.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.71 | $89.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.26 | $9.72 |
| Efficient EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.72 | $8.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81 | 1 | $28.35 | $12.96 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 to 25 mph
95% chance
Live forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:10PM CDT until April 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:09PM CDT until April 17 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
10 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
4h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 195.6
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-heavy experience for most of this 202.5-mile journey, with 85% of the route on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 128.3 miles on I-57, offering a solid period of consistent driving. While primarily interstate, you will transition to US-45 at some point, which might offer a slight change of pace. This route is designed for steady progress rather than winding scenic byways, so settle in for a direct drive.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 128.3 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North York Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 5m drive. You will face about 17 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 (North York Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (IL 130 / North Haughton Highway): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Martinsville, IL
Full guide →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 4h 5m. Total distance: 202.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 128.3 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North York Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (IL 130 / North Haughton Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Joliet, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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