Origin
Orland Park, IL
Night in Orland Park on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orland Park, 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
30m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This quick 19-mile drive from Orland Park, IL to Joliet, IL can be completed in about 30 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll spend most of your time on Interstate 80, with a portion on South La Grange Road and South Chicago Street. Given the short duration and minimal stops recommended, this route is straightforward and doesn't require an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, which is very budget-friendly for a road trip. Both locations are in the Midwest region of Illinois, so you'll be navigating familiar territory throughout this journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| South La Grange Road | 5 mi | 9m |
| South Chicago Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 4th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Richards Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Joliet Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chicago Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 11.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orland Park, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on US 45
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South La Grange Road
Use the left lane.
2
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West: Joliet
3
Merge onto I 80
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 133
Toward Richards Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
265 ft
·
6 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto Richards Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Richards Street
7
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
8
Turn sharp right onto US 6; IL 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chicago Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chicago Street
10
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Washington Street
11
Turn right onto Joliet Street
520 ft
·
18 sec
·
Joliet Street
12
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Richards Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 133
Toward Richards Street
7
17.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 6; IL 53 / South Chicago Street
Turn sharp right onto US 6; IL 53 / South Chicago Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Joliet Street
Turn right onto Joliet Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Night in Joliet on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
17 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
30m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the route utilizing interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.7 miles on I 80, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the journey is on the interstate, you will transition to local roads like South La Grange Road and South Chicago Street as you approach Joliet. Expect a practical, no-frills driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over scenery.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and South La Grange Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near I 80.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Orland Park, 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 30m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 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 Joliet, 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 5.7 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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