I-80 Road trip
Joliet to Elkhart on I-80: Where to Stop
The Joliet to Elkhart drive is about 122 miles of I-80, some 2.0 hours of driving time through Illinois and Indiana. You get on at exit 132 and leave at exit 92.
- 122 miles
- 32 exits
- 2 rest areas
- 2 fast-charging exits
What you pass on the way
Joliet to Elkhart in numbers: along the way there are 32 exits: 23 with gas, 2 with DC fast charging, plus 2 rest areas going eastbound and 3 on the way back. The longest run between gas stations on Joliet to Elkhart is 41 miles. The mileage splits into 30 miles in Illinois and 92 miles in Indiana.
Gas stops for Joliet to Elkhart
Roughly midway, 53 miles from Joliet, exit 23 (Portage) offers gas at Speedway, food at Bam Pizza Company, Benchwarmer's Grille and 4 more and rooms at Baymont Portage Indiana Dunes and Quality Inn & Suites Portage.
With a typical 350-mile tank, you can cover all 122 miles between Joliet and Elkhart on one fill-up if you leave with a full tank.
EV charging stops
EV range drops at highway speed and in the cold. Planning with 200 miles of usable range, these are the fast-charging stops for Joliet to Elkhart:
No stop needed: 122 miles fits inside 170 miles of usable range.
Rest areas en route
Where the choice is widest
Towns between Joliet and Elkhart
- New Lenox
- Mokena
- Tinley Park
- Markham
- Lansing
- Munster
- Highland
- Griffith
- Gary
- Roseland
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Joliet to Elkhart on I-80?
About 122 miles (2.0 hours without stops), from exit 132 to exit 92.
Where can I stop for a restroom between Joliet and Elkhart?
George Ade Travel Plaza and Rest Area Trucks Only going eastbound; 3 on the return trip.
Where can I charge an EV between Joliet and Elkhart?
Fast chargers sit at 2 exits on the way, exit 1 and exit 21, so most EVs need one or two short stops.
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