Origin
Woodridge, IL
Morning in Woodridge on Tuesday
Local time
8:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodridge, IL to Joliet, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodridge, IL
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Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick trip between Woodridge and Joliet, this 18.4-mile trek is a straightforward connection within the Midwest. Expect a travel time of approximately 29 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of 75th Street, I-355, and the Veterans Memorial Tollway to bridge these two Illinois communities. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should comfortably cover this short distance. Since this route is essentially a local transit, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| Maple Road | 5.7 mi | 11m |
| 75th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Ottawa Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Woodridge Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 13.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodridge, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on Woodridge Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Woodridge Drive
2
Turn right onto 75th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
75th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 355
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 1
Toward US 6: Southwest Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto US 6
5.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Maple Road
7
Turn left onto IL 53
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ottawa Street
8
Turn right
111 ft
·
8 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
75th Street
Turn right onto 75th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 6: Southwest Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward US 6: Southwest Highway
4
21.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
IL 53 / North Ottawa Street
Turn left onto IL 53 / North Ottawa Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.97
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(13.9 mi)
$0.97
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
31m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between thoroughfares. Unlike a long-haul interstate grind, this journey features a highway share of 0%, meaning you will spend your time navigating local infrastructure rather than cruising on open stretches. You will not find any long, uninterrupted highway segments here, as the longest stretch on 75th Street is 0 miles. The road’s personality is defined by its frequent turns and local traffic flow, requiring you to remain alert as you navigate the transition from Woodridge toward Joliet.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 75th 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 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (75th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Woodridge, 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 31m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.97 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial 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.
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 (75th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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