How far is Joliet, IL from Earlville, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Earlville, IL is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Grundy County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Earlville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Earlville.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Ottawa Street
1397 ft · 44 sec · Ottawa Street
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Continue on Ottawa Street
758 ft · 22 sec · Ottawa Street
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Continue on Chicago Street
2079 ft · 1 min · Chicago Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
42.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 23: De Kalb, Ottawa
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto East 17th Road
613 ft · 15 sec · East 17th Road
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Continue on Columbus Street
1901 ft · 40 sec · Columbus Street
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Continue on East 17th Road
6 mi · 10 min · East 17th Road
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Continue on County Highway 1
1446 ft · 31 sec · County Highway 1
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Continue on Wesley Freebairn Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Wesley Freebairn Road
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Continue on Wesley Freebairn Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Wesley Freebairn Road
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Continue on County Highway 1
4.3 mi · 8 min · County Highway 1
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 41
697 ft · 18 sec · County Highway 41
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Continue on South Ottawa Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Ottawa Street
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Turn left onto West Winthrop Street
41 m · 4 sec · West Winthrop Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Winthrop Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Earlville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
42.1 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joliet and Showers And Thunderstorms near Earlville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Earlville?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Nettle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Joliet and 30.3 miles from Earlville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Joliet and Showers And Thunderstorms near Earlville.
Stop Ideas Near Nettle Creek
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 Nettle Creek.
Plano
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Mendota station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Earlville. Straight-line distance: 43.58 mi (70.14 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 Earlville
City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,570 |
| Coordinates | 41.5894800, -88.9220300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Earlville (-88.92203, 41.58948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
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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