Joliet to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

630 miles 1013.9 km · straight line
756 miles estimated 1216.7 km · driving distance
15h 13min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Joliet from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Joliet to Richmond, Virginia is 630 miles (1013.9 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ESE of Joliet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 756 miles, taking about 15h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Joliet in Illinois and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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 Richmond, Virginia. 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 Joliet to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 13min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 16min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 47min $91–$265* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joliet & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients