Joliet to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

684.3 miles 1101.3 km · straight line
771.9 miles actual route 1242.3 km · driving distance
14h 16min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Joliet from Philadelphia?

The distance from Joliet to Philadelphia is 684.3 miles (1101.3 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Joliet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 771.9 miles, taking about 14h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Joliet in Illinois and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joliet and Philadelphia. 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 Joliet to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 16min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 7min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~18h 33min $93–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joliet & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 228 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM