How far is Carrollton, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Carrollton, IL to Joliet, IL is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Joliet.
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Start on North Main Street
49 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
2692 ft · 35 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South State Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue
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Continue on South State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Street
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Continue on 1440 E
2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E
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Continue on Main Street
11.9 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East: Quincy
3068 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
50.5 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Street
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on South Center Street
1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street
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Continue on Hickory Street
1164 ft · 36 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
1572 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Joliet Street
53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street
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Turn right
83 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollton and Joliet.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
93.9 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Carrollton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollton to Joliet?
The road trip is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Carrollton and 115.1 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.66 one way or $61.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carrollton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near McLean
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 196.28 mi (315.88 km).
#1 Carrollton
Township in Greene County, Illinois
| Population | 2,352 |
| Coordinates | 39.3022700, -90.4070600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joliet
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,583 |
| Coordinates | 41.5251900, -88.0834000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.66 | $61.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.58 | $69.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.84 | $75.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.12 | $86.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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