How far is Joliet, IL from Hartland, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Hartland, IL is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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.
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Hartland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Hartland.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Ottawa Street
53 m · 12 sec · Ottawa Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
795 ft · 27 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Jefferson Street
1967 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on Collins Street
2 mi · 5 min · Collins Street
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Continue on South State Street
4.3 mi · 10 min · South State Street
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Continue on South Archer Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Archer Avenue
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Turn left onto I 355 North: West Suburbs
2672 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
24.4 mi · 30 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
1888 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto East Higgins Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Higgins Road
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Turn right onto North Meacham Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Meacham Road
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Turn left onto I 90 Toll West: Rockford
2759 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
19.7 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Huntley, Woodstock
2605 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 47 North: Huntley, Woodstock
1680 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
9.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Dean Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Dean Street
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Hartland Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Hartland Road
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Turn right onto Nelson Road
1057 ft · 29 sec · Nelson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nelson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Hartland.
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.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Joliet and Partly Sunny near Hartland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Hartland?
The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Joliet and 41.2 miles from Hartland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Partly Sunny near Hartland.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates
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 Hoffman Estates.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Hartland. Straight-line distance: 61.89 mi (99.6 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 Hartland
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,968 |
| Coordinates | 42.3636300, -88.5073200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartland (-88.50732, 42.36363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
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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