How far is Farmer City, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Farmer City, IL to Joliet, IL is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmer City and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmer City and Joliet.
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Start on East Green Street
3 m · 6 sec · East Green Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
572 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Clinton Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto I 74 West: Bloomington
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downs
1174 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East 700 North Road
140 m · 9 sec · East 700 North Road
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Continue on South Seminary Street
1 km · 2 min · South Seminary Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Towanda Barnes Road
6.8 mi · 11 min · Towanda Barnes Road
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Continue on Towanda-Barnes Road
3 mi · 5 min · Towanda-Barnes Road
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Continue on West Hely Street
1225 ft · 40 sec · West Hely Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
2706 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on North 1900 East Road
709 ft · 15 sec · North 1900 East Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Joliet
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 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 Farmer City 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
Merge slight left
78.6 mi · 01h 25m
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 Farmer City and Sunny near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmer City to Joliet?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Farmer City and 59 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmer City and Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek
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 Rooks Creek.
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Uptown Station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmer City and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 93.26 mi (150.08 km).
#1 Farmer City
City in De Witt County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,936 |
| Coordinates | 40.2433700, -88.6425700 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.69 | $31.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.06 | $44.13 |
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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