There are
1,057 mi
from Joliet, IL to Friendswood, TX
That's the driving distance. It would take 19 hours 31 mins to go from Joliet, Illinois to Friendswood, Texas.
The flight distance (direct flight from Joliet, IL to Friendswood, TX) is 919.59 mi.
1,057 mi = 1.61 kms