How far is Joliet, IL from Elk Grove Village, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Elk Grove Village, IL is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.39 mi
01h 02m
Flight
33.59 mi
54.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.59 mi
Kilometers
54.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.39 mi
Kilometers
63.4 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk Grove Village
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 PM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-04-19T11:02
Arrive Elk Grove Village
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joliet
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Belmont
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Joliet
19.7 mi
00h 31m
To Elk Grove Village
19.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Elk Grove Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Elk Grove Village.

  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

    795 ft · 27 sec · East Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on East Jefferson Street

    1967 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Collins Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Collins Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South State Street

    4.3 mi · 10 min · South State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Archer Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Archer Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 355 North: West Suburbs

    2672 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    24.4 mi · 30 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 390

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 390 East: Hamilton Lakes Drive, Park Boulevard

    905 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton, Lakes Drive, Park Boulevard

    1701 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Thorndale Avenue

    1105 ft · 33 sec · Thorndale Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Park Boulevard

    115 m · 11 sec · Park Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Hamilton Lakes Drive

    965 ft · 26 sec · Hamilton Lakes Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Pierce Road

    2575 ft · 1 min · East Pierce Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Heights Road

    1765 ft · 49 sec · North Arlington Heights Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Devon Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Devon Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lively Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lively Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lively Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Elk Grove Village.

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
25.1 mi · 64%
South State Street
4.28 mi · 11%
South Archer Avenue
2.44 mi · 6%
Collins Street
1.95 mi · 5%
Devon Avenue
1.69 mi · 4%
Lively Boulevard
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

24.4 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
00h 31m from Joliet
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Elk Grove Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Elk Grove Village?

The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Joliet and 19.7 miles from Elk Grove Village.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Elk Grove Village.

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

9 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

14 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

19 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Elk Grove Village. Straight-line distance: 33.59 mi (54.05 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Elk Grove Village

#2 Elk Grove Village

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0039200, -87.9703500
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Elk Grove Village (-87.97035, 42.00392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.26 L · about $5.24
Round trip
$10.48
2.78 gal · 10.52 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.24 $10.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.91 $11.82
Premium $4.65 $6.47 $12.94
Diesel $5.30 $7.37 $14.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Elk Grove Village. The current time is 11:02:50.

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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.