Origin
Worth, IL
Morning in Worth on Tuesday
Local time
8:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worth, 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
40m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worth, IL
Federica The Puglia Diaries PH
Joliet, IL
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Trip Overview
Worth to Joliet is 25 miles and takes about 40 minutes via I 80 and Southwest Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface street driving. It's a straightforward connection, perfect for a quick errand, a short commute, or as a segment of a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| Southwest Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| South La Grange Road | 5 mi | 9m |
| West 111th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Chicago Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 4th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 143rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Richards Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 11.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worth, IL and Joliet, IL.
1
Start on IL 43
66 ft
·
8 sec
·
Harlem Avenue
2
Turn left onto West 111th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 111th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto IL 7
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Southwest Highway
4
Turn sharp left onto West 143rd Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West 143rd Street
5
Turn right onto US 45
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South La Grange Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West: Joliet
7
Merge onto I 80
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 133
Toward Richards Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
265 ft
·
6 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Richards Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Richards Street
11
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
12
Turn sharp right onto US 6; IL 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chicago Street
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6; IL 53
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chicago Street
14
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Washington Street
15
Turn right onto Joliet Street
520 ft
·
18 sec
·
Joliet Street
16
Turn right
272 ft
·
19 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 111th Street
Turn left onto West 111th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
West 143rd Street
Turn sharp left onto West 143rd Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 45 / South La Grange Road
Turn right onto US 45 / South La Grange Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
23.5 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
23.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
8:24 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
13 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
40m 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?
Nearly half of this 25-mile route, about 47%, is on the highway. You'll encounter a stretch of 11.7 miles on I 80 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to navigate more frequent exits and potential traffic as you move from the interstate to Southwest Highway and South La Grange Road. The latter part of the drive will feel more like typical local travel.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 111th 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 14 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 111th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (West 143rd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6 miles (US 45 / South La Grange Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Worth, 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 40m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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: near the start (West 111th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (West 143rd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6 miles (US 45 / South La Grange Road): 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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