How far is Freeport, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Freeport, IL to Joliet, IL is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Freeport and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeport and Joliet.
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Start on South Galena Avenue
1.6 mi ยท 3 min ยท South Galena Avenue
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Turn left onto US 20 Business
2.9 mi ยท 4 min ยท US 20 Business
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Take the ramp straight
2108 ft ยท 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
7.5 mi ยท 9 min ยท U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on West State Road
9.8 mi ยท 11 min ยท West State Road
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
11.3 mi ยท 13 min ยท U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km ยท 2 min
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Merge slight right
21.5 mi ยท 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
2318 ft ยท 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
38 mi ยท 41 min ยท Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 31 East, IL 56 East
2953 ft ยท 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street
1904 ft ยท 56 sec ยท South Lincolnway Street
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Turn left onto Sullivan Road
1956 ft ยท 56 sec ยท Sullivan Road
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Turn right
2.3 mi ยท 5 min
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Turn left onto East New York Street
1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท East New York Street
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Turn slight right
53 m ยท 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street
608 ft ยท 17 sec ยท North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard
612 ft ยท 18 sec ยท East Galena Boulevard
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Continue on Hill Avenue
2.5 mi ยท 5 min ยท Hill Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
7.4 mi ยท 11 min ยท Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto 143rd Street
1.6 km ยท 2 min ยท 143rd Street
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Turn right onto North Division Street
1.2 mi ยท 3 min ยท North Division Street
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Turn left onto North Joliet Road
2.5 mi ยท 5 min ยท North Joliet Road
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Continue on Plainfield Road
5.2 mi ยท 11 min ยท Plainfield Road
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Continue on North Center Street
2358 ft ยท 1 min ยท North Center Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
1945 ft ยท 1 min ยท West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Joliet Street
53 m ยท 7 sec ยท Joliet Street
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Turn right
83 m ยท 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeport and Joliet.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
38 mi ยท 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Freeport and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Freeport to Joliet?
The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Creston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Freeport and 70.6 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 2:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Freeport and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Creston
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 Creston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 95.36 mi (153.47 km).
#1 Freeport
City in Illinois
| Population | 23,447 |
| Coordinates | 42.2966900, -89.6212300 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.35 | $34.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.56 | $39.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
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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