Distance from Philadelphia to Joliet by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Philadelphia (PA) to Joliet (IL) is 688 miles or 1107 kilometers or 598 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Philadelphia to Joliet is 774 miles (1247 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 86 miles or 140 km.

Flight distance from Philadelphia, PA to Joliet, IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Philadelphia and Joliet is 688 miles or 1107 km.
The nearest airport to Philadelphia, is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and the nearest airport to Joliet, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

What is the average flight time from Philadelphia to Joliet?

Flight time from Philadelphia, PA to Joliet, IL is 1 hours 34 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Philadelphia to Joliet Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Joliet, IL

The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Joliet, Illinois is 774 miles or 1247 km.
The total driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Joliet, IL is 774 miles or 1247 kilometers. Your trip begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It ends in Joliet, Illinois.
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Joliet, Illinois is approximately 774 miles (1247 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 Philadelphia, PA to Joliet, IL

How long is the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Joliet, IL?
The total driving time is 14 hours, 21 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Philadelphia to Joliet take?
Philadelphia and Joliet are 14 hours 21 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 Philadelphia and Joliet

Time difference between Philadelphia (PA) and Joliet (IL) is 1 Hours.
Joliet time is 1 Hours behind Philadelphia.

Current local time in PhiladelphiaCurrent local time in Joliet
2025-12-19, 03:52:51 EST2025-12-19, 02:52:51 CST
How Far is it Between Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA and Joliet Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 774 mi 1247 km 672.14 nmi
Straight line distance 688 mi 1107 km 598 nmi
Difference 86 mi 140 km 74 nmi

Philadelphia Details

Philadelphia is located in Pennsylvania, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 57' 8.4'' Longitude: W 75° 9' 49.6''
Latitude39.95234
Longitude-75.16379
StatePennsylvania
Nearest airports to Philadelphia

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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 Philadelphia, PA and Joliet, IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 25 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 19 hours 29 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 17 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 35 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 14 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 12 hours 59 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 11 hours 59 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 11 hours 8 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 23 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 44 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 10 minutes