How far is Germantown Hills, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Germantown Hills, IL to Joliet, IL is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Germantown Hills and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germantown Hills and Joliet.
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Start on State Route 116
1338 ft · 34 sec · State Route 116
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Continue on State Route 116
4.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 116
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Continue on West Mount Vernon Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Mount Vernon Street
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Continue on State Route 116
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 116
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Continue on County Road 1400 North
2.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 1400 North
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Continue on West Front Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Front Street
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Continue on West Husseman Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Husseman Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 North
3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 1400 North
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Continue on County Road 2100 E
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 2100 E
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Turn right onto County Road 1800 North
5.6 mi · 10 min · County Road 1800 North
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Turn left
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
35.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 57 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 Germantown Hills 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 80 East
Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 00h 57m
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 Germantown Hills and Partly Sunny near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Germantown Hills to Joliet?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
La Salle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Germantown Hills and 48.3 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Germantown Hills and Partly Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near La Salle
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 La Salle.
Mendota station
Princeton
Plano
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Germantown Hills and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 89.09 mi (143.38 km).
#1 Germantown Hills
City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,390 |
| Coordinates | 40.7664300, -89.4678700 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| 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: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.22 | $28.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.00 | $39.99 |
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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