Dallas, Texas to Joliet: Road Trip Guide & Distance

770.9 miles 1240.6 km · straight line
887.6 miles actual route 1428.5 km · driving distance
16h 28min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Joliet?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Joliet is 770.9 miles (1240.6 km) as the crow flies. Joliet is located NE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 887.6 miles, taking about 16h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, 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 Dallas, 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 Dallas, Texas to Joliet

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 28min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 46min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~21h 24min $107–$311* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Joliet

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 257 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM