How far is Joliet, IL from Garfield, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Garfield, IL is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 36m.
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.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Garfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Garfield.
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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
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
32.9 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Streator, Kankakee
1932 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto East 3200 North Road
9.9 mi · 15 min · East 3200 North Road
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Continue on E 3200 N Road
3 mi · 5 min · E 3200 N Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3000 North Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 3000 North Road
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Continue on East 3000 N Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · East 3000 N Road
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Continue on East 3000 North Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · East 3000 North Road
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Continue on North 9th Road
1 mi · 2 min · North 9th Road
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Turn right onto County Highway 44
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Highway 44
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Turn left onto North 1050th Road
1753 ft · 1 min · North 1050th Road
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Continue on East 1075th Road
1440 ft · 1 min · East 1075th Road
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Turn slight right
76 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Garfield.
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 55 South
Merge slight left
32.9 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joliet and Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust near Garfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Garfield?
The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Joliet and 35.6 miles from Garfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Joliet and Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust near Garfield.
Stop Ideas Near Dwight
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 Dwight.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Kankakee
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Garfield. Straight-line distance: 54.56 mi (87.81 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 Garfield
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.0850300, -88.9561900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garfield (-88.95619, 41.08503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.47 | $18.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
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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