Austin, Texas to Joliet: Road Trip Guide & Distance

945.9 miles 1522.3 km · straight line
1082.1 miles actual route 1741.5 km · driving distance
19h 52min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Joliet?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Joliet is 945.9 miles (1522.3 km) as the crow flies. Joliet is located NNE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1082.1 miles, taking about 19h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Joliet. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Joliet

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 52min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 50min $87–$162* Budget
Train ~25h 50min $130–$379* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Joliet

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 315 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM