Baltimore to Joliet: Road Trip Guide & Distance

622.4 miles 1001.7 km · straight line
715.5 miles actual route 1151.5 km · driving distance
13h 24min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Joliet?

The distance from Baltimore to Joliet is 622.4 miles (1001.7 km) as the crow flies. Joliet is located WNW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 715.5 miles, taking about 13h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Joliet

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 24min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 5min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~17h 25min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Joliet

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM