How far is Camp Point, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Camp Point, IL to Joliet, IL is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.91 mi
04h 53m
Flight
186.91 mi
300.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.91 mi
Kilometers
300.81 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.91 mi
Kilometers
374.84 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Return by in Camp Point
Thu, Apr 23, 11:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camp Point
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camp Point
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cooper
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois

From Camp Point
116.4 mi
02h 26m
To Joliet
116.6 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Point and Joliet.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    85 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Wood Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Wood Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Outerbelt Drive

    7.4 mi · 11 min · West Outerbelt Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 1080 N

    8.3 mi · 12 min · County Road 1080 N

  5. 5

    Continue on Quincy Road

    1266 ft · 21 sec · Quincy Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.6 mi · 25 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Congress Street

    15.9 mi · 24 min · South Congress Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway Street

    17.1 mi · 25 min · Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Avenue E

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Avenue E

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Valley View Drive

    57 m · 7 sec · West Valley View Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Valleyview Drive

    729 ft · 14 sec · West Valleyview Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on East Valley View Drive

    17.7 mi · 22 min · East Valley View Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on McKinley Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · McKinley Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on South Center Street

    1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · Hickory Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    1572 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
88.1 mi · 38%
McKinley Avenue
35.9 mi · 15%
East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi · 8%
East Avenue E
17.1 mi · 7%
Broadway Street
17.1 mi · 7%
West Main Street
16.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

86.7 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
186.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cooper
02h 26m from Camp Point
Leave By
7:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Camp Point 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 Camp Point to Joliet?

The road trip is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km) and usually takes 04h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cooper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Camp Point and 116.6 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.00 one way or $62.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Camp Point and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Cooper

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

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

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

24 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Uptown Station

39 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

57 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

69 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camp Point and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 186.91 mi (300.81 km).

Camp Point

#1 Camp Point

Village in Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population1,080
Coordinates40.0392100, -91.0693000
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Camp Point (-91.0693, 40.03921)
End: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.11 L · about $31.00
Round trip
$62.00
16.44 gal · 62.22 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.00 $62.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.96 $69.92
Premium $4.65 $38.26 $76.51
Diesel $5.30 $43.60 $87.20

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 Camp Point and Joliet. The current time is 01:58:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.