Aberdeen, South Dakota to Joliet: Road Trip Guide & Distance

587.6 miles 945.6 km · straight line
705.1 miles estimated 1134.7 km · driving distance
14h 11min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Joliet?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Joliet is 587.6 miles (945.6 km) as the crow flies. Joliet is located ESE of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 705.1 miles, taking about 14h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Joliet in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, South Dakota and Joliet. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Joliet

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 11min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 1min $56–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 26min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberdeen, South Dakota & Joliet

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, South Dakota
45.46°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
397m elevation
Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients