How far is Georgetown, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Georgetown, IL to Joliet, IL is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.22 mi
02h 24m
Flight
99.38 mi
159.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.38 mi
Kilometers
159.93 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.22 mi
Kilometers
209.57 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Fri, Nov 6, 5:55 PM CST
Return by in Georgetown
Fri, Nov 6, 8:20 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-11-06T15:30
Arrive Joliet
Fri, Nov 6, 5:55 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:30 PM CST
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
Creston
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Georgetown
61.9 mi
01h 12m
To Joliet
68.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
48°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Georgetown Road

    1225 ft · 58 sec · Georgetown Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chambers Road

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Chambers Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chambers Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Chambers Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue on South Il Route 26

    107 m · 6 sec · South Il Route 26

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1065 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 31 East, IL 56 East

    2953 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street

    1904 ft · 56 sec · South Lincolnway Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sullivan Road

    1956 ft · 56 sec · Sullivan Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East New York Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    53 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street

    608 ft · 17 sec · North Ohio Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard

    612 ft · 18 sec · East Galena Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Hill Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hill Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 143rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Joliet Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Plainfield Road

    5.2 mi · 11 min · Plainfield Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Center Street

    2358 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1945 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown 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
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
62.2 mi · 48%
Chambers Road
22.7 mi · 17%
South Il Route 26
10 mi · 8%
Lincoln Highway
7.36 mi · 6%
Plainfield Road
5.24 mi · 4%
Hill Avenue
2.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

62.2 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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
99.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creston
01h 12m from Georgetown
Leave By
1:40 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Georgetown 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 Georgetown to Joliet?

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 61.9 miles from Georgetown and 68.4 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.15 one way or $42.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Creston

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

38 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Mendota station

44 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Plano

46 mi away
101 West Main Street
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

62 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 99.38 mi (159.93 km).

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#1 Georgetown

Georgetown is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.1397500, -89.8287300
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown Road (-89.828658, 42.139449)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.39 L · about $21.15
Round trip
$42.29
9.18 gal · 34.78 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $21.15 $42.29
Mid-grade $5.24 $24.05 $48.10
Premium $5.79 $26.59 $53.19
Diesel $6.59 $30.26 $60.51

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Joliet. The current time is 15:30:50.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.