Odin, IL to Joliet, IL is 236.7 miles and takes about 4h 30m via Laury Street, East Poplar Street, and West Main Street, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a local road experience for the entire trip, so don't plan on high-speed highway cruising. It's a manageable drive, suitable for a single day, and can be completed with just one planned 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
118.3 miles from Odin, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
201.5 mi
3h 36m
US 45
10.1 mi
13m
Manhattan Road
5.3 mi
8m
West Joliet Road
4.4 mi
6m
West Main Street
2.4 mi
3m
West North Street
2.3 mi
3m
East Poplar Street
2.1 mi
2m
South State Street
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 201.5 mi, about 3h 36m
Traffic on I-57
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~761 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,099
Quietest
2 AM
~115 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 99 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odin, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on East Kirkwood Street
124 ft·8 sec·East Kirkwood Street
2
Turn right onto Laury Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·Laury Street
3
Turn right onto US 50
2.1 mi·2 min·East Poplar Street
4
Continue on US 50
2.4 mi·3 min·West Main Street
5
Turn left
0.4 mi·54 sec
6
Merge onto I 57
47 mi·50 min·I 57
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57
155 mi·2 hr 45 min·I 57
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Exit 318Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
9
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.6 mi·1 min·Bourbonnais Parkway
10
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
10 mi·13 min·US 45; US 52
11
Turn left onto US 52
1.3 mi·1 min·West Joliet Road
12
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi·2 min·West Arsenal Road
13
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi·4 min·West Joliet Road
14
Continue on US 52
1.2 mi·1 min·US Route 52
15
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi·3 min·South State Street
16
Continue on US 52
2.3 mi·3 min·West North Street
17
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi·4 min·Manhattan Road
18
Turn left onto US 52
2.2 mi·4 min·Manhattan Road
19
Continue on US 52
0.3 mi·42 sec·Gardner Street
20
Turn left onto US 52
0.1 mi·15 sec·Doris Avenue
21
Turn right onto US 52; IL 53
1.2 mi·2 min·South Chicago Street
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53
272 ft·12 sec·Chicago Street
23
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·West Washington Street
24
Turn right onto Joliet Street
520 ft·18 sec·Joliet Street
25
Turn right
272 ft·19 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a 4.5-hour estimated drive time, this trip is easily doable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure. Aim to leave in the morning to make the most of daylight and allow for your single recommended stop. Since this route relies on local roads, pay close attention to posted speed limits and traffic signals, especially as you pass through towns. The estimated fuel cost of $36 is based on average gas prices, so check current rates before you go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services might be more spaced out on non-highway routes.
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 118.3 miles from Odin, IL, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.5 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 52 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.3 miles or 2h 9m 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 30m
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 Odin, 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 Odin, IL
This is one driving day of about 236.7 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Odin, 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 201.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 236.5 — 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|Laury Street
Turn right onto Laury Street
Navigation decision point
5
51.7 mi into trip|~57m in|I 57
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
5
206.6 mi into trip|~3h 43m in
Take the exit toward Bourbonnais Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
4
207.6 mi into trip|~3h 45m in|US 45; US 52
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
Navigation decision point
5
236.5 mi into trip|~4h 30m in|Joliet Street
Turn right onto Joliet Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.48 one way
$78.97 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$43.08
$86.16
premium
$5.25
$48.95
$97.90
diesel
$6.28
$58.49
$116.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71
0
$24.85
$11.36
Efficient EV
59.2
0
$20.71
$9.47
EV Truck/SUV
94.7
1
$33.14
$15.15
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Odin, IL
Morning
in Odin on Thursday
Local time
6:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Sunny
N 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Joliet, IL
Morning
in Joliet on Thursday
Local time
6:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
SSW 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
4 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 30m 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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 228.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on local roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate through towns using streets like Laury Street, East Poplar Street, and West Main Street for the entire 236.7 miles. Be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic signals as you transition between different local road segments. There isn't a significant stretch of uninterrupted highway driving to note.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 201.5 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 45. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Laury Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Laury Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.7 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 206.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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
The longest stretch is about 201.5 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 26 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (Laury Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.7 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 206.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Joliet, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
