How far is Joliet, IL from Crest Hill, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Crest Hill, IL is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m 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
2.83 mi
00h 07m
Flight
2.19 mi
3.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.19 mi
Kilometers
3.52 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.83 mi
Kilometers
4.56 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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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 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crest Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Crest Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:16 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
Rockdale
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Joliet
1.4 mi
00h 03m
To Crest Hill
1.4 mi
00h 03m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Crest Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    83 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Joliet Street

    864 ft · 35 sec · Joliet Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cass Street

    667 ft · 19 sec · Cass Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1227 ft · 40 sec · Western Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1400 ft · 40 sec · North Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Plainfield Road

    1 km · 2 min · Plainfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Raynor Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Raynor Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Theodore Street

    992 ft · 30 sec · Theodore Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Oakland Avenue

    861 ft · 38 sec · Oakland Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
357.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Raynor Avenue
1.01 mi · 36%
Plainfield Road
0.64 mi · 22%
North Center Street
0.27 mi · 9%
Western Avenue
0.23 mi · 8%
Theodore Street
0.19 mi · 7%
Joliet Street
0.16 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Raynor Avenue

Turn right onto North Raynor Avenue

1.01 mi · 00h 02m

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 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
2.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockdale
00h 03m from Joliet
Leave By
8:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Crest Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Crest Hill?

The road trip is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?

Rockdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Joliet and 1.4 miles from Crest Hill.

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

The direct path is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.38 one way or $0.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockdale

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

4 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

31 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

38 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Plano

39 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Crest Hill. Straight-line distance: 2.19 mi (3.52 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Crest Hill

#2 Crest Hill

City in Will County, Illinois, United States

Population21,153
Coordinates41.5547500, -88.0986700
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Crest Hill (-88.09867, 41.55475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.1 gal
0.38 L · about $0.38
Round trip
$0.75
0.2 gal · 0.76 L
Estimated CO2
0.9 kg one way
Round trip: 1.8 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.38 $0.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.43 $0.85
Premium $4.65 $0.47 $0.93
Diesel $5.30 $0.53 $1.06

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 Crest Hill. The current time is 02:37:51.

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.