How far is Joliet, IL from Clarendon Hills, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Clarendon Hills, IL is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.79 mi
00h 43m
Flight
19.95 mi
32.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.95 mi
Kilometers
32.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.79 mi
Kilometers
38.29 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarendon Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 2:48 AM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Sat, Apr 18, 3:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-04-18T02:05
Arrive Clarendon Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 2:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Joliet
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bolingbrook
IL

Town in Illinois

From Joliet
11.9 mi
00h 21m
To Clarendon Hills
11.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Clarendon Hills.

  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

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Kingery Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 55th Street

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 55th Street

    2107 ft · 55 sec · 55th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Prospect Avenue

    1753 ft · 1 min · South Prospect Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Prospect Avenue

    1680 ft · 1 min · South Prospect Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Prospect Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Independence Boulevard
5.44 mi · 23%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
5.08 mi · 21%
Broadway Street
4.06 mi · 17%
Kingery Highway
3.29 mi · 14%
Joliet Road
2.33 mi · 10%
North Chicago Street
0.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Independence Boulevard

Continue on Independence Boulevard

5.44 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolingbrook
00h 21m from Joliet
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joliet and Rain Showers near Clarendon Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Clarendon Hills?

The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bolingbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Joliet and 11.9 miles from Clarendon Hills.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Joliet and Rain Showers near Clarendon Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Bolingbrook

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

11 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

19 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

24 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Clarendon Hills. Straight-line distance: 19.95 mi (32.11 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Clarendon Hills

#2 Clarendon Hills

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America

Population8,718
Coordinates41.7975300, -87.9547800
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Clarendon Hills (-87.95478, 41.79753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.18 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.68 gal · 6.36 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.57 $7.15
Premium $4.65 $3.91 $7.82
Diesel $5.30 $4.46 $8.91

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Clarendon Hills. The current time is 02:05:42.

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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.