How far is Barrington Hills, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Barrington Hills, IL to Joliet, IL is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.58 mi
01h 14m
Flight
42.97 mi
69.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.97 mi
Kilometers
69.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.58 mi
Kilometers
87.84 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Sun, Apr 19, 10:56 AM CDT
Return by in Barrington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrington Hills
2026-04-19T09:41
Arrive Joliet
Sun, Apr 19, 10:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barrington Hills
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Downers Grove
IL

Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US

From Barrington Hills
27.9 mi
00h 37m
To Joliet
26.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barrington Hills and Joliet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barrington Hills and Joliet.

  1. 1

    Start on Oakdene Drive

    4 m · 2 sec · Oakdene Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oakdene Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Oakdene Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Cook Road

    1133 ft · 43 sec · Lake Cook Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Northwest Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Northwest Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sterling Avenue

    136 m · 12 sec · Sterling Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Colfax Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Colfax Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Plum Grove Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Plum Grove Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    2707 ft · 58 sec · Euclid Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward IL 53 South

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    31.4 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway

    2125 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Maple Road

    5.7 mi · 11 min · Maple Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Ottawa Street

    2196 ft · 1 min · North Ottawa Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrington Hills and Joliet.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
31.4 mi · 58%
I 290 East
7 mi · 13%
Maple Road
5.7 mi · 10%
South Northwest Highway
3.67 mi · 7%
North Plum Grove Road
1.82 mi · 3%
West Colfax Street
1.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

31.4 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downers Grove
00h 37m from Barrington Hills
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Barrington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barrington Hills to Joliet?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Downers Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Barrington Hills and 26.7 miles from Joliet.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barrington Hills and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Downers Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Downers Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downers Grove.

RAIL

La Grange Road

12 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

12 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

17 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

32 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrington Hills and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 42.97 mi (69.15 km).

Barrington Hills

#1 Barrington Hills

Village in United States of America

Population4,152
Coordinates42.1447500, -88.1556300
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakdene Road (-88.155579, 42.144757)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.21 $16.42
Premium $4.65 $8.98 $17.96
Diesel $5.30 $10.24 $20.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Barrington Hills and Joliet. The current time is 09:41:34.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.