How far is Henry, IL from Joliet, IL?

The driving distance from Henry, IL to Joliet, IL is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.68 mi
01h 45m
Flight
71.99 mi
115.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.99 mi
Kilometers
115.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.68 mi
Kilometers
150.77 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joliet
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in Henry
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henry
2026-04-22T20:14
Arrive Joliet
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henry
9:30 PM CDT
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
Naplate
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Henry
46.8 mi
00h 52m
To Joliet
46.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 1400 East

    11.4 mi · 13 min · County Road 1400 East

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet

    2040 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on South Center Street

    1401 ft · 38 sec · South Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hickory Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · Hickory Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    1572 ft · 52 sec · West Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Henry 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
70.9 mi · 76%
County Road 1400 East
20.3 mi · 22%
3rd Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.8 mi · 1%
West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
South Center Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

70.5 mi · 01h 16m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Naplate
00h 52m from Henry
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Henry and Sunny near Joliet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Henry to Joliet?

The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Naplate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Henry and 46.9 miles from Joliet.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henry and Sunny near Joliet.

Stop Ideas Near Naplate

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

31 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Plano

46 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

49 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henry and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 71.99 mi (115.85 km).

Henry

#1 Henry

City in Illinois

Population2,230
Coordinates41.1114200, -89.3564800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Joliet

#2 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Henry (-89.35648, 41.11142)
End: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.51 L · about $12.44
Round trip
$24.89
6.6 gal · 25.02 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.44 $24.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.03 $28.07
Premium $4.65 $15.36 $30.72
Diesel $5.30 $17.50 $35.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Henry and Joliet. The current time is 20:14:29.

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.