Joliet to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1422.7 miles 2289.6 km · straight line
1717.8 miles actual route 2764.5 km · driving distance
30h 42min estimated drive time
$165 - $203 estimated fuel cost
~3h 22min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Joliet from Phoenix?

The distance from Joliet to Phoenix is 1422.7 miles (2289.6 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WSW of Joliet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1717.8 miles, taking about 30h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 22min. Both are located in United States — Joliet in Illinois and Phoenix in Arizona.

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. 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 Joliet and Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 42min $165 - $203 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 50min $137–$258* Budget
Train ~39h 55min $206–$601* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joliet & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 474 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 119 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM