How far is Joliet, IL from Crystal Lawns, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Crystal Lawns, IL is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Will County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Crystal Lawns.
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Start on the route
83 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Joliet Street
864 ft · 35 sec · Joliet Street
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Turn left onto Cass Street
667 ft · 19 sec · Cass Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
1227 ft · 40 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1400 ft · 40 sec · North Center Street
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Continue on Plainfield Road
4.1 mi · 9 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn left onto Lavidia Boulevard
969 ft · 45 sec · Lavidia Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crystal Drive
90 m · 18 sec · Crystal Drive
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Turn left onto Gael Avenue
126 m · 21 sec · Gael Avenue
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Turn right onto Glasgow Street
1009 ft · 44 sec · Glasgow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glasgow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Crystal Lawns.
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.
Plainfield Road
Continue on Plainfield Road
4.12 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Sunny near Crystal Lawns.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Crystal Lawns?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Crest Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Joliet and 2.7 miles from Crystal Lawns.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.72 one way or $1.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Sunny near Crystal Lawns.
Stop Ideas Near Crest Hill
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 Crest Hill.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Crystal Lawns. Straight-line distance: 4.96 mi (7.99 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 Crystal Lawns
Census designated place
| Population | 1,872 |
| Coordinates | 41.5703100, -88.1581200 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crystal Lawns (-88.15812, 41.57031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.72 | $1.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.88 | $1.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
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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