There are
1,145 mi
from Joliet, IL to Auburndale, FL
That's the driving distance. It would take 21 hours 52 mins to go from Joliet, Illinois to Auburndale, Florida.
The flight distance (direct flight from Joliet, IL to Auburndale, FL) is 995.42 mi.
1,145 mi = 1.61 kms