How far is Glendale Heights, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Glendale Heights, IL to Joliet, IL is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale Heights and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale Heights and Joliet.
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Start on Highland Avenue
25 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
843 ft · 40 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Glen Ellyn Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Glen Ellyn Road
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
830 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 355 Toll South: Joliet
2358 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
25.9 mi · 31 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway
2125 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Road
5.7 mi · 11 min · Maple Road
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Turn left onto North Ottawa Street
2196 ft · 1 min · North Ottawa Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 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 Glendale Heights and Joliet.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
25.9 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights to Joliet?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bolingbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Glendale Heights and 14.2 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glendale Heights and Mostly Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Bolingbrook
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 Bolingbrook.
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale Heights and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 26.92 mi (43.33 km).
#1 Glendale Heights
Town
| Population | 33,351 |
| Coordinates | 41.9146000, -88.0648600 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
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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