How far is Joliet, IL from Campton, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Campton, IL is about 305.6 miles (491.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
305.61 mi
05h 54m
Flight
264.75 mi
426.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.75 mi
Kilometers
426.07 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.61 mi
Kilometers
491.83 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-04-23T02:38
Arrive Campton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joliet
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sherman
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Joliet
152.9 mi
02h 57m
To Campton
152.7 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ottawa Street

    1397 ft · 44 sec · Ottawa Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ottawa Street

    758 ft · 22 sec · Ottawa Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chicago Street

    2079 ft · 1 min · Chicago Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Welge Drive

    535 ft · 24 sec · Welge Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Welge Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
236 mi · 77%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 10%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 3%
I 80 West
6.76 mi · 2%
State Route 159
6.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
264.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherman
02h 57m from Joliet
Leave By
5:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Sunny near Campton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305.6 miles (491.8 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.9 miles from Joliet and 152.7 miles from Campton.

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

The direct path is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 5:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.65 one way or $81.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Sunny near Campton.

Stop Ideas Near Sherman

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

11 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

35 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

73 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

86 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Campton. Straight-line distance: 264.75 mi (426.07 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

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

#2 Campton

Township in Kane County, Illinois

Population11,063
Coordinates37.9283800, -89.8020500
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Campton (-89.80205, 37.92838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 492 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.78 gal
40.82 L · about $40.65
Round trip
$81.30
21.56 gal · 81.64 L
Estimated CO2
95.8 kg one way
Round trip: 191.6 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.65 $81.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.85 $91.69
Premium $4.65 $50.17 $100.34
Diesel $5.30 $57.18 $114.35

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 Joliet and Campton. The current time is 02:38:07.

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.