Distance from Detroit to Joliet by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to Joliet (IL) is 269 miles or 432 kilometers or 233 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to Joliet is 295 miles (476 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 26 miles or 44 km.

Detroit to Joliet Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to Joliet, IL

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Joliet, Illinois is 295 miles or 476 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to Joliet, IL is 295 miles or 476 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in Joliet, Illinois.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Joliet, Illinois is approximately 295 miles (476 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to Joliet, IL

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to Joliet, IL?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 35 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to Joliet take?
Detroit and Joliet are 5 hours 35 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Detroit and Joliet

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and Joliet (IL) is 1 Hours.
Joliet time is 1 Hours behind Detroit.

Current local time in Detroit	Current local time in Joliet
2025-12-18, 02:48:38 EST	2025-12-18, 01:48:38 CST

How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and Joliet Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	295 mi	476 km	256.18 nmi
Straight line distance	269 mi	432 km	233 nmi
Difference	26 mi	44 km	23 nmi

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