Barrie to Joliet: Road Trip Guide & Distance

469.4 miles 755.4 km · straight line
563.3 miles estimated 906.5 km · driving distance
11h 20min estimated drive time
CAD 91 - CAD 112 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Barrie from Joliet?

The distance from Barrie to Joliet is 469.4 miles (755.4 km) as the crow flies. Joliet is located WSW of Barrie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 563.3 miles, taking about 11h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Barrie is in Ontario, Canada, while Joliet is in Illinois, United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barrie 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 Barrie to Joliet

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 20min CAD 91 - CAD 112 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 36min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 46min $68–$197* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barrie & Joliet

Quick Facts

Barrie
44.40°N, 79.67°W
America/Toronto
269m 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 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients