How far is Joliet, IL from Harwood Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Harwood Heights, IL is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Harwood Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Harwood Heights.
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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
119 m · 19 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Chicago Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Chicago Street
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Continue on Ruby Street
842 ft · 24 sec · Ruby Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Independence Boulevard
5.4 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on Joliet Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Joliet Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 355 South Toll, I 55 North: Suburbs, Chicago
33 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
2653 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
7.8 mi · 10 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
10 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Balmoral Avenue
1404 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Balmoral Avenue
1587 ft · 52 sec · Balmoral Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North River Road
1314 ft · 36 sec · North River Road
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Continue on Des Plaines River Road
2682 ft · 59 sec · Des Plaines River Road
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Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on West Lawrence Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · West Lawrence Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lawrence Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Harwood Heights.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
9.96 mi · 00h 13m
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 Mostly Sunny near Harwood Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Harwood Heights?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Burr Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Joliet and 21 miles from Harwood Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Mostly Sunny near Harwood Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Burr Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Harwood Heights. Straight-line distance: 33.69 mi (54.22 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 Harwood Heights
Village in United States of America
| Population | 8,236 |
| Coordinates | 41.9672500, -87.8075600 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harwood Heights (-87.80756, 41.96725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
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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