How far is Boulder Hill, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Boulder Hill, IL to Joliet, IL is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.36 mi
00h 41m
Flight
18.39 mi
29.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.39 mi
Kilometers
29.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.36 mi
Kilometers
35.99 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Wed, Apr 22, 7:09 PM CDT
Return by in Boulder Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 7:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boulder Hill
2026-04-22T18:27
Arrive Joliet
Wed, Apr 22, 7:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boulder Hill
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Crystal Lawns
IL

Census designated place

From Boulder Hill
11 mi
00h 20m
To Joliet
11.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°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 Boulder Hill and Joliet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boulder Hill and Joliet.

  1. 1

    Start on Circle Drive East

    1261 ft · 57 sec · Circle Drive East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greenbriar Road

    1618 ft · 1 min · Greenbriar Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fernwood Road

    92 m · 16 sec · Fernwood Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Briarcliff Road

    82 m · 16 sec · Briarcliff Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ogden Avenue

    1977 ft · 48 sec · Ogden Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hill Avenue

    736 ft · 14 sec · Hill Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Wallin Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wallin Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Lockport Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Lockport Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    1055 ft · 30 sec · North Division Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Joliet Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Plainfield Road

    5.2 mi · 11 min · Plainfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Center Street

    2358 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1945 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder Hill 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
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
7.36 mi · 33%
Plainfield Road
5.24 mi · 23%
North Joliet Road
2.46 mi · 11%
Wallin Drive
0.99 mi · 4%
West Lockport Street
0.99 mi · 4%
North Center Street
0.45 mi · 2%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Lawns
00h 20m from Boulder Hill
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boulder Hill and Sunny near Joliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boulder Hill to Joliet?

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crystal Lawns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Boulder Hill and 11.4 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boulder Hill and Sunny near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crystal Lawns, 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 Crystal Lawns.

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

8 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

23 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

36 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boulder Hill and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 18.39 mi (29.59 km).

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#1 Boulder Hill

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population8,108
Coordinates41.7125300, -88.3361800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Circle Drive East (-88.336343, 41.712417)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.99 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.96
1.58 gal · 5.98 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.98 $5.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.36 $6.72
Premium $4.65 $3.68 $7.35
Diesel $5.30 $4.19 $8.38

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Boulder Hill and Joliet. The current time is 18:27:51.

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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.