There are
624 mi
from Joliet, IL to Kearney, NE
That's the driving distance. It would take 11 hours 12 mins to go from Joliet, Illinois to Kearney, Nebraska.
The flight distance (direct flight from Joliet, IL to Kearney, NE) is 575.06 mi.
624 mi = 1,003.49 kms