Origin
South Holland, IL
Morning in South Holland on Sunday
Local time
11:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Holland, 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
41m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Holland, IL
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Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
This short, 28.7-mile drive from South Holland, IL to Joliet, IL is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 41 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-80 and the Tri-State Tollway, this route is heavily focused on highway travel. With a low estimated fuel cost of $4, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Midwest. You'll experience a straightforward drive that connects two Illinois communities without requiring an overnight stay. Its efficiency makes it ideal for those needing to cover this specific stretch of road quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 22.5 mi | 27m |
| Halsted Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East 162nd Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Chicago Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 159th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Richards Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 22.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Holland, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on US 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 162nd Street
2
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
West 159th Street
3
Turn left onto IL 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Halsted Street
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 Toll West, I 294 Toll North: Iowa, Wisconsin
5
Merge onto I 80; I 294
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
22 mi
·
27 min
·
I 80
Exit 5
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 133
Toward Richards Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
265 ft
·
6 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Richards Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Richards Street
10
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
11
Turn sharp right onto US 6; IL 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chicago Street
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chicago Street
13
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Washington Street
14
Turn right onto Joliet Street
520 ft
·
18 sec
·
Joliet Street
15
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 1 / Halsted Street
Turn left onto IL 1 / Halsted Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Iowa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward I 80 West: Iowa
7
27.2 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
27.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Tri-state Tollway
(1.2 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
11:13 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
41m 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 highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey on major roads like I-80 and the Tri-State Tollway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.5 miles on I-80, offering a consistent pace. While the route prioritizes speed and directness, you'll also briefly navigate sections of Halsted Street, providing a slight change in scenery and pace before rejoining the faster thoroughfares. This drive generally maintains a high-speed character, ideal for making good time.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Halsted Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near IL 1 / Halsted Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 28.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (IL 1 / Halsted Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from South Holland, IL to Joliet, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin along the way.
Wisconsin
2.9 mi in
|
~6m
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 41m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 1.5 miles (IL 1 / Halsted Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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