Buffalo, New York to Joliet: Road Trip Guide & Distance

480.1 miles 772.7 km · straight line
576.1 miles estimated 927.2 km · driving distance
11h 35min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Joliet?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Joliet is 480.1 miles (772.7 km) as the crow flies. Joliet is located W of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 576.1 miles, taking about 11h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Joliet in Illinois.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York 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 Buffalo, New York to Joliet

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 35min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 54min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~11h 0min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Joliet

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m 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 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients