How far is Harvard, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Harvard, IL to Joliet, IL is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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A city in Cook County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harvard and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harvard and Joliet.
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Start on North Division Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Division Street
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Turn right onto State Route 23
10.6 mi · 16 min · State Route 23
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Turn left onto East Grant Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway
33 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway
35 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
1.1 km · 55 sec · East Grant Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
2239 ft · 38 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West, I 90 Toll East: Chicago, Rockford
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll East: Chicago
2462 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
25.1 mi · 27 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
2618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
31.4 mi · 37 min
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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 Harvard 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 355 South Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
31.4 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Harvard and Sunny near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harvard to Joliet?
The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Harvard and 44.2 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harvard and Sunny near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harvard and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 67.7 mi (108.96 km).
#1 Harvard
Private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 8,979 |
| Coordinates | 42.4222400, -88.6137100 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.95 | $23.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.75 | $29.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.81 | $33.63 |
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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