How far is Joliet, IL from Bartlett, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Bartlett, IL is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Bartlett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Bartlett.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Ottawa Street
53 m · 12 sec · Ottawa Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
795 ft · 27 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Jefferson Street
1967 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on Collins Street
2 mi · 5 min · Collins Street
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Continue on South State Street
4.3 mi · 10 min · South State Street
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Continue on South Archer Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Archer Avenue
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Turn left onto I 355 North: West Suburbs
2672 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
22.8 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lake Street
2523 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
34 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Street
5.8 mi · 10 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lake Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto North Oak Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · North Oak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Oak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Bartlett.
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
22.8 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Bartlett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Bartlett?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Joliet and 20.9 miles from Bartlett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Bartlett.
Stop Ideas Near Lisle
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 Lisle.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 32.89 mi (52.93 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 Bartlett
Village in United States of America
| Population | 40,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.9950300, -88.1856300 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bartlett (-88.18563, 41.99503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
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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