How far is Cherry Valley, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Cherry Valley, IL to Joliet, IL is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cherry Valley and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Valley and Joliet.
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Start on East State Street
1419 ft · 28 sec · East State Street
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Continue on Elgin Street
1692 ft · 36 sec · Elgin Street
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Turn right onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Irene Road
3261 ft · 2 min · Irene Road
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Take the ramp left toward I90
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
16.4 mi · 18 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
2618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
31.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway
2125 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Road
5.7 mi · 11 min · Maple Road
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Turn left onto North Ottawa Street
2196 ft · 1 min · North Ottawa Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 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 Cherry Valley and Joliet.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Cherry Valley and Sunny near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cherry Valley to Joliet?
The road trip is about 91 miles (146.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Cherry Valley and 43.9 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cherry Valley and Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hoffman Estates.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Valley and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 66.23 mi (106.58 km).
#1 Cherry Valley
Township in Winnebago County, Illinois
| Population | 2,853 |
| Coordinates | 42.2347434, -88.9489912 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: (-88.083409, 41.525419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.10 | $24.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.03 | $34.05 |
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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