Joliet to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

408 miles 656.6 km · straight line
489.6 miles estimated 787.9 km · driving distance
9h 51min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Joliet from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Joliet to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is 408 miles (656.6 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is located ENE of Joliet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 489.6 miles, taking about 9h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Joliet is in Illinois, United States, while Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joliet and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 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 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 51min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 49min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 21min $59–$171* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joliet & Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
43.47°N, 80.52°W
America/Toronto
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients