How far is Joliet, IL from Heyworth, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Heyworth, IL is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.81 mi
02h 08m
Flight
95.77 mi
154.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.77 mi
Kilometers
154.12 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.81 mi
Kilometers
181.55 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heyworth
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 AM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-04-18T04:37
Arrive Heyworth
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Rooks Creek
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Joliet
56.4 mi
01h 04m
To Heyworth
56.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Heyworth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Heyworth.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ottawa Street

    1397 ft · 44 sec · Ottawa Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ottawa Street

    758 ft · 22 sec · Ottawa Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chicago Street

    2079 ft · 1 min · Chicago Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decatur, Bloomington

    1616 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North 1450 East Road

    8.1 mi · 10 min · North 1450 East Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 136: Heyworth, McLean

    1908 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 200 North Road

    834 ft · 16 sec · East 200 North Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Cleveland Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Cleveland Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Emery Street

    153 m · 22 sec · Emery Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Emery Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Heyworth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
93.3 mi · 83%
North 1450 East Road
8.12 mi · 7%
I 80 West
6.76 mi · 6%
I 74 East
2.08 mi · 2%
West Cleveland Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Ottawa Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

93 mi · 01h 40m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 04m from Joliet
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joliet and Showers And Thunderstorms near Heyworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Heyworth?

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Joliet and 56.4 miles from Heyworth.

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

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Joliet and Showers And Thunderstorms near Heyworth.

Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

5 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

33 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Heyworth. Straight-line distance: 95.77 mi (154.12 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Heyworth

#2 Heyworth

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States of America

Population2,869
Coordinates40.3133700, -88.9736900
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Heyworth (-88.97369, 40.31337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.07 L · about $15.01
Round trip
$30.02
7.96 gal · 30.14 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.01 $30.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.93 $33.85
Premium $4.65 $18.52 $37.05
Diesel $5.30 $21.11 $42.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Heyworth. The current time is 04:37:54.

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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.