How far is Joliet, IL from Barr, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Barr, IL is about 212.5 miles (342 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Barr.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Barr.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Ottawa Street
1397 ft · 44 sec · Ottawa Street
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Continue on Ottawa Street
758 ft · 22 sec · Ottawa Street
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Continue on Chicago Street
2079 ft · 1 min · Chicago Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
10.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 104: Pawnee, Auburn
2591 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right
16.7 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto South Miller Street
8.4 mi · 15 min · South Miller Street
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Continue on 9000 East
2.9 mi · 5 min · 9000 East
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Turn right onto State Street
654 ft · 18 sec · State Street
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Continue on Palmyra Road
5.2 mi · 13 min · Palmyra Road
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Turn left onto Hettick Scottville Road
2 mi · 5 min · Hettick Scottville Road
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Turn right onto Barr Road
2679 ft · 2 min · Barr Road
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Turn right onto Conrady Road
18 m · 3 sec · Conrady Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Conrady Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Barr.
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 55 South
Merge slight left
93 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joliet and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barr.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Barr?
The road trip is about 212.5 miles (342 km) and usually takes 04h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Joliet and 106.3 miles from Barr.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Joliet and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barr.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
City Hall - Town of Normal
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funks Grove.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Barr. Straight-line distance: 180.96 mi (291.22 km).
#1 Joliet
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,583 |
| Coordinates | 41.5251900, -88.0834000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barr
Unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,208 |
| Coordinates | 39.4047700, -90.1042800 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barr (-90.10428, 39.40477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.28 | $56.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.90 | $63.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.91 | $69.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.78 | $79.56 |
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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