How far is Joliet, IL from Eldorado, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Eldorado, IL is about 306.2 miles (492.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.1 miles (413.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Eldorado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Eldorado.
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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
1 mi · 3 min · Chicago Street
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Turn left onto Doris Avenue
686 ft · 15 sec · Doris Avenue
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Turn right onto Gardner Street
1482 ft · 36 sec · Gardner Street
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Continue on Manhattan Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Continue on Manhattan Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Manhattan Road
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Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street
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Continue on South State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Continue on US Route 52
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 52
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Continue on South Cedar Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Cedar Road
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Continue on West Arsenal Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Arsenal Road
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Continue on West Joliet Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Joliet Road
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Turn right onto South La Grange Road
10.1 mi · 14 min · South La Grange Road
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Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
2017 ft · 40 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee
2192 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Louisville
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Belle Rive, Bluford
1901 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway 17
736 ft · 15 sec · County Highway 17
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Continue on Brehm Lane
2.2 mi · 4 min · Brehm Lane
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Continue on North Main Street
2227 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
11.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue on County Road 6
3.8 mi · 6 min · County Road 6
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1643 ft · 33 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Randolph Street
136 m · 10 sec · East Randolph Street
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Turn right onto South Jackson Street
1511 ft · 25 sec · South Jackson Street
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Continue on County Road 1165 East
9 mi · 13 min · County Road 1165 East
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Continue on County Road 1200 East
10.5 mi · 16 min · County Road 1200 East
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
1653 ft · 49 sec · Locust Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Eldorado.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-57 South
Merge slight left
161 mi · 02h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Sunny near Eldorado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Eldorado?
The road trip is about 306.2 miles (492.8 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.2 miles from Joliet and 153 miles from Eldorado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.1 miles (413.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.76 one way or $81.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Sunny near Eldorado.
Stop Ideas Near Humboldt
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 Humboldt.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Eldorado. Straight-line distance: 257.14 mi (413.82 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 Eldorado
City in Saline County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,837 |
| Coordinates | 37.8136600, -88.4381000 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eldorado (-88.4381, 37.81366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 493 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $40.76 | $81.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.97 | $91.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.31 | $100.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.34 | $114.67 |
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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