Distance from Charlotte to Joliet by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Charlotte (NC) to Joliet (IL) is 588 miles or 946 kilometers or 511 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Charlotte to Joliet is 757 miles (1219 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 169 miles or 273 km.

Flight distance from Charlotte, NC to Joliet, IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Charlotte and Joliet is 588 miles or 946 km.
The nearest airport to Charlotte, is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and the nearest airport to Joliet, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

What is the average flight time from Charlotte to Joliet?

Flight time from Charlotte, NC to Joliet, IL is 1 hours 21 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Charlotte to Joliet Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Charlotte, NC and Joliet, IL
This map shows the distance from Charlotte, NC, Usa to Joliet, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Charlotte, North Carolina to Joliet, Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Joliet, IL

The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Joliet, Illinois is 757 miles or 1219 km.
The total driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Joliet, IL is 757 miles or 1219 kilometers. Your trip begins in Charlotte, North Carolina. It ends in Joliet, Illinois.
The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Joliet, Illinois is approximately 757 miles (1219 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 14 to 15 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Charlotte, NC to Joliet, IL

How long is the drive from Charlotte, NC to Joliet, IL?
The total driving time is 14 hours, 41 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Charlotte to Joliet take?
Charlotte and Joliet are 14 hours 41 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Charlotte and Joliet

Time difference between Charlotte (NC) and Joliet (IL) is 1 Hours.
Joliet time is 1 Hours behind Charlotte.

Current local time in CharlotteCurrent local time in Joliet
2026-04-01, 10:46:23 EDT2026-04-01, 09:46:23 CDT
How Far is it Between Charlotte North Carolina, USA and Joliet Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Charlotte, NC and Joliet, IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 757 mi 1219 km 657.38 nmi
Straight line distance 588 mi 946 km 511 nmi
Difference 169 mi 273 km 146 nmi

Charlotte Details

Charlotte is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 13' 37.5'' Longitude: W 80° 50' 35.3''
Latitude35.22709
Longitude-80.84313
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Charlotte

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Joliet Details

Joliet is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 31' 3.7'' Longitude: W 88° 8' 55.9''
Latitude41.5177
Longitude-88.14885
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Joliet

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Charlotte, NC and Joliet, IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 25 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 19 hours 2 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 16 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 14 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 13 hours 51 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 12 hours 41 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 11 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 9 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 31 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 57 minutes