How far is Batavia, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Batavia, IL to Joliet, IL is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
40.25 mi
00h 52m
Flight
25.37 mi
40.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.37 mi
Kilometers
40.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.25 mi
Kilometers
64.78 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM CDT
Return by in Batavia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Batavia
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Joliet
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Batavia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Boulder Hill
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Batavia
14.6 mi
00h 26m
To Joliet
25.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Batavia and Joliet.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wilson Street

    1846 ft · 1 min · West Wilson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North River Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Aurora Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Aurora Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East New York Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    53 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street

    608 ft · 17 sec · North Ohio Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard

    612 ft · 18 sec · East Galena Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Hill Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hill Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Wallin Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wallin Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Lockport Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Lockport Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    1055 ft · 30 sec · North Division Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Joliet Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Plainfield Road

    5.2 mi · 11 min · Plainfield Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Center Street

    2358 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1945 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
7.36 mi · 18%
Plainfield Road
5.24 mi · 13%
North River Road
2.76 mi · 7%
Hill Avenue
2.5 mi · 6%
North Joliet Road
2.46 mi · 6%
Aurora Avenue
1.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway

7.36 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boulder Hill
00h 26m from Batavia
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Batavia and Sunny near Joliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Batavia to Joliet?

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Boulder Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Batavia and 25.7 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Batavia and Sunny near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Boulder Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boulder Hill, 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 Boulder Hill.

RAIL

Naperville

18 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

18 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

40 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Batavia and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 25.37 mi (40.83 km).

Batavia

#1 Batavia

City in Illinois USA

Population26,442
Coordinates41.8500300, -88.3125700
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: West Wilson Street (-88.312567, 41.849941)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.38 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.84 gal · 10.76 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.04 $12.08
Premium $4.65 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $5.30 $7.53 $15.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Batavia and Joliet. The current time is 22:32:31.

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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.