How far is Deer Park, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Deer Park, IL to Joliet, IL is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
58.73 mi
01h 01m
Flight
51.87 mi
83.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.87 mi
Kilometers
83.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.73 mi
Kilometers
94.52 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 PM CDT
Return by in Deer Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Park
2026-04-19T17:10
Arrive Joliet
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Park
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
Nettle Creek
IL

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

From Deer Park
29.3 mi
00h 30m
To Joliet
29.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park and Joliet.

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    111 m · 17 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Prospect Avenue

    25 m · 10 sec · Prospect Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    573 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    103 m · 19 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tip Avenue

    140 m · 23 sec · Tip Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ed Hand Highway

    1441 ft · 40 sec · Ed Hand Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East 651st Road

    2722 ft · 1 min · East 651st Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 8th Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East 8th Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Clark Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Clark Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Division Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Division Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    32 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    1988 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Joliet

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    50.3 mi · 55 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on South Center Street

    1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · Hickory Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    1572 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
50.6 mi · 86%
East 8th Road
1.59 mi · 3%
North Division Street
1.3 mi · 2%
Center Street
0.8 mi · 1%
South Clark Street
0.73 mi · 1%
East 651st Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

50.3 mi · 00h 55m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nettle Creek
00h 30m from Deer Park
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Deer Park 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 Deer Park to Joliet?

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Nettle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Deer Park and 29.4 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deer Park and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Nettle Creek

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

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

RAIL

Plano

25 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

41 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

43 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Mendota station

46 mi away
783 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Park and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 51.87 mi (83.48 km).

Deer Park

#1 Deer Park

Village in United States of America

Population4,199
Coordinates41.2950300, -89.0361900
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-89.036303, 41.295008)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.61
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.81 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.80 $17.61
Premium $4.65 $9.63 $19.27
Diesel $5.30 $10.98 $21.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Park and Joliet. The current time is 17:10:47.

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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.