Origin
Peotone, IL
Morning in Peotone on Sunday
Local time
6:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peotone, 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
42m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peotone, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
This 25.4-mile drive from Peotone, IL to Joliet, IL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 42 minutes. The route utilizes local roads like West Joliet Road, Manhattan Road, and West North Street, with only a small portion (5%) on highways. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this is an economical option for a quick journey within the Midwest. The drive is characterized by frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches, making it a dynamic local experience. You won't need an overnight stay for this short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Joliet Road | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Manhattan Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| West North Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Arsenal Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Chicago Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US Route 52 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Crawford Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Joliet Road
— 9.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peotone, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on IL 50
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Harlem Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Crawford Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Crawford Street
3
Turn right onto CH 20
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North West Street
4
Continue on CH 20
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Joliet Road
5
Keep slight right at fork onto CH 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Joliet Road
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CH 20
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
West Joliet Road
7
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Arsenal Road
8
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Joliet Road
9
Continue on US 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 52
10
Continue on US 52
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
11
Continue on US 52
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West North Street
12
Continue on US 52
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
13
Turn left onto US 52
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Manhattan Road
14
Continue on US 52
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Gardner Street
15
Turn left onto US 52
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Doris Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 52; IL 53
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chicago Street
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chicago Street
18
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Washington Street
19
Turn right onto Joliet Street
520 ft
·
18 sec
·
Joliet Street
20
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 25.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Crawford Street
Turn left onto East Crawford Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CH 20 / West Joliet Road
Keep slight right at fork onto CH 20 / West Joliet Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CH 20 / West Joliet Road
Keep slight left at fork onto CH 20 / West Joliet Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
23.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 52 / Doris Avenue
Turn left onto US 52 / Doris Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Joliet Street
Turn right onto Joliet Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
6:50 AM
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
3 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
42m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 25.4-mile route. With only a 5% highway share, you'll primarily be navigating through communities. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.8 miles on West Joliet Road, offering a brief period of steady driving before you're back to more frequent turns. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaged local road experience that keeps you actively navigating.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on West Joliet Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Crawford Street.
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 10 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Crawford Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (CH 20 / West Joliet Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles (CH 20 / West Joliet Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Peotone, 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 42m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on West Joliet Road. 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 0.2 miles (East Crawford Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (CH 20 / West Joliet Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles (CH 20 / West Joliet Road): 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 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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