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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.27 mi
01h 00m
Flight
30.6 mi
49.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.6 mi
Kilometers
49.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.27 mi
Kilometers
56.76 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensenville
Sat, May 30, 9:33 AM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Sat, May 30, 10:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-05-30T08:32
Arrive Bensenville
Sat, May 30, 9:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joliet
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Darien
IL

Town in Connecticut

From Joliet
17.6 mi
00h 30m
To Bensenville
17.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ottawa Street

    53 m · 12 sec · Ottawa Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    119 m · 19 sec · East Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Chicago Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Chicago Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ruby Street

    842 ft · 24 sec · Ruby Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Joliet Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Joliet Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 355 South Toll, I 55 North: Suburbs, Chicago

    33 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    2653 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Kingery Road

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road North

    1529 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    14.4 mi · 21 min · Kingery Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1828 ft · 52 sec · 3rd Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South York Road

    1 km · 1 min · South York Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    26 m · 9 sec · West Green Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Bensenville.

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kingery Highway
14.4 mi · 41%
Independence Boulevard
5.44 mi · 15%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
5.08 mi · 14%
Broadway Street
4.06 mi · 12%
Joliet Road
2.33 mi · 7%
North Chicago Street
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darien
00h 30m from Joliet
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

14 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

27 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Bensenville. Straight-line distance: 30.6 mi (49.25 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Bensenville

#2 Bensenville

Village in United States of America

Population17,943
Coordinates41.9550300, -87.9400700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Bensenville (-87.94007, 41.95503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Bensenville. The current time is 08:32:48.

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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.