How far is Joliet, IL from Bensenville, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Bensenville, IL is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Bensenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Bensenville.
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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
119 m · 19 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Chicago Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Chicago Street
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Continue on Ruby Street
842 ft · 24 sec · Ruby Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Independence Boulevard
5.4 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on Joliet Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Joliet Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 355 South Toll, I 55 North: Suburbs, Chicago
33 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
2653 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Kingery Road
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road North
1529 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Kingery Highway
14.4 mi · 21 min · Kingery Highway
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1828 ft · 52 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Jefferson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South York Road
1 km · 1 min · South York Road
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Turn left onto West Green Street
26 m · 9 sec · West Green Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 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 Joliet and Bensenville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kingery Highway
Continue on Kingery Highway
14.4 mi · 00h 21m
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 Sunny near Bensenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Bensenville?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Joliet and 17.6 miles from Bensenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Sunny near Bensenville.
Stop Ideas Near Darien
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 Darien.
La Grange Road
Summit
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Bensenville. Straight-line distance: 30.6 mi (49.25 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 Bensenville
Village in United States of America
| Population | 17,943 |
| Coordinates | 41.9550300, -87.9400700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bensenville (-87.94007, 41.95503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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