Distance from Washington to Joliet by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Joliet (IL) is 614 miles or 989 kilometers or 534 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Joliet is 710 miles (1144 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 96 miles or 155 km.

Washington to Joliet Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Joliet, IL
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Joliet, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Joliet, Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Joliet, IL

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Joliet, Illinois is 710 miles or 1144 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Joliet, IL is 710 miles or 1144 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Joliet, Illinois.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Joliet, Illinois is approximately 710 miles (1144 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Joliet, IL

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Joliet, IL?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 26 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Joliet take?
Washington and Joliet are 13 hours 26 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 Washington and Joliet

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Joliet (IL) is 1 Hours.
Joliet time is 1 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Joliet
2025-12-17, 00:23:02 EST	2025-12-16, 23:23:02 CST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Joliet Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	710 mi	1144 km	616.56 nmi
Straight line distance	614 mi	989 km	534 nmi
Difference	96 mi	155 km	82 nmi

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