How far is Depue, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Depue, IL to Joliet, IL is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
70.69 mi
01h 25m
Flight
64.88 mi
104.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.88 mi
Kilometers
104.42 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.69 mi
Kilometers
113.76 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM CDT
Return by in Depue
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Depue
2026-04-23T07:12
Arrive Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Depue
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
Marseilles
IL

City in LaSalle County, Illinois

From Depue
35.3 mi
00h 42m
To Joliet
35.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Depue and Joliet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Depue and Joliet.

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    40 m · 9 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    105 m · 11 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marquette Street

    1 km · 2 min · Marquette Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway Street

    148 m · 15 sec · Broadway Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marquette Street

    1759 ft · 48 sec · Marquette Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Lincoln Avenue

    2160 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 1300 North

    3.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 1300 North

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 3300 E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 3300 E

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on South Center Street

    1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · Hickory Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    1572 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 3300 E
63.8 mi · 90%
County Road 1300 North
3.64 mi · 5%
Marquette Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Lincoln Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 3300 E

Merge slight left

61.5 mi · 01h 07m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marseilles
00h 42m from Depue
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Depue 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 Depue to Joliet?

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Marseilles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Depue and 35.4 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marseilles

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

35 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Plano

39 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Mendota station

42 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

51 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Depue and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 64.88 mi (104.42 km).

Depue

#1 Depue

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,838
Coordinates41.3242000, -89.3067500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Depue (-89.30675, 41.3242)
End: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.44 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.98 gal · 18.88 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.59 $21.18
Premium $4.65 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.30 $13.21 $26.41

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 Depue and Joliet. The current time is 07:12:33.

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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.