How far is Hanover Park, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Hanover Park, IL to Joliet, IL is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.5 mi
00h 53m
Flight
32.92 mi
52.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.92 mi
Kilometers
52.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.5 mi
Kilometers
68.4 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Sat, Apr 18, 9:36 AM CDT
Return by in Hanover Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover Park
2026-04-18T08:43
Arrive Joliet
Sat, Apr 18, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanover Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodridge
IL

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

From Hanover Park
21.8 mi
00h 26m
To Joliet
20.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanover Park and Joliet.

  1. 1

    Start on Sycamore Avenue

    18 m · 5 sec · Sycamore Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Barrington Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Barrington Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Lake Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1589 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.5 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway

    2125 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Maple Road

    5.7 mi · 11 min · Maple Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Ottawa Street

    2196 ft · 1 min · North Ottawa Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover Park and Joliet.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 Toll South
29.8 mi · 70%
Lake Street
6.5 mi · 15%
Maple Road
5.7 mi · 13%
Barrington Road
0.75 mi · 2%
North Ottawa Street
0.42 mi · 1%
US 6
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 355 Toll South

Merge slight left

29.5 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodridge
00h 26m from Hanover Park
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hanover Park and 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 Hanover Park to Joliet?

The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Woodridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Hanover Park and 20.7 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hanover Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Woodridge

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

9 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

17 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

20 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

25 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover Park and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 32.92 mi (52.98 km).

Hanover Park

#1 Hanover Park

Village in United States of America

Population37,164
Coordinates41.9994700, -88.1450700
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Sycamore Avenue (-88.14507, 41.999479)
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.68 L · about $5.66
Round trip
$11.31
3 gal · 11.36 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.66 $11.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.38 $12.76
Premium $4.65 $6.98 $13.96
Diesel $5.30 $7.96 $15.91

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover Park and Joliet. The current time is 08:43:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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