Joliet to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

723.3 miles 1164 km · straight line
882.7 miles actual route 1420.6 km · driving distance
17h 6min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
113° ESE bearing direction

How far is Joliet from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Joliet to Virginia Beach is 723.3 miles (1164 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located ESE of Joliet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 882.7 miles, taking about 17h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Joliet in Illinois and Virginia Beach 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. 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 Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 6min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 31min $71–$132* Budget
Train ~22h 14min $106–$309* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joliet & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
Virginia Beach
36.85°N, 75.98°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 241 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM